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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.15, 655.70 and 368.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.15, 655.70 and 368.55 is: 552.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.15 : 655.70 = 368.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.15/655.70 = 368.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.15x = 655.70 × 368.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.15x = 241,656.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,656.39/437.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.81

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