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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.06, 602.56 and 374.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.06, 602.56 and 374.62 is: 516.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.06 : 602.56 = 374.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.06/602.56 = 374.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.06x = 602.56 × 374.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.06x = 225,731.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,731.03/437.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.48

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