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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.19, 602.73 and 337.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.19, 602.73 and 337.77 is: 465.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.19 : 602.73 = 337.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.19/602.73 = 337.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.19x = 602.73 × 337.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.19x = 203,584.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,584.11/437.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.67

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