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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.16, 655.14 and 375.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.16, 655.14 and 375.21 is: 562.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.16 : 655.14 = 375.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.16/655.14 = 375.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.16x = 655.14 × 375.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.16x = 245,815.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,815.08/437.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.30

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