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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.19, 603.41 and 363.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.19, 603.41 and 363.68 is: 501.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.19 : 603.41 = 363.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.19/603.41 = 363.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.19x = 603.41 × 363.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.19x = 219,448.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,448.15/437.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.95

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