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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.10, 655.65 and 365.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.10, 655.65 and 365.10 is: 547.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.10 : 655.65 = 365.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.10/655.65 = 365.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.10x = 655.65 × 365.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.10x = 239,377.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,377.82/437.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.65

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