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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.16, 603 and 364.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.16, 603 and 364.32 is: 502.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.16 : 603 = 364.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.16/603 = 364.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.16x = 603 × 364.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.16x = 219,684.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,684.96/437.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.53

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