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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.05, 655.98 and 369.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.05, 655.98 and 369.01 is: 553.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.05 : 655.98 = 369.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.05/655.98 = 369.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.05x = 655.98 × 369.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.05x = 242,063.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,063.18/437.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.86

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