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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.22, 599.90 and 395.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.22, 599.90 and 395.46 is: 542.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.22 : 599.90 = 395.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.22/599.90 = 395.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.22x = 599.90 × 395.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.22x = 237,234.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,234.48/437.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.60

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