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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.22, 603.42 and 363.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.22, 603.42 and 363.41 is: 501.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.22 : 603.42 = 363.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.22/603.42 = 363.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.22x = 603.42 × 363.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.22x = 219,288.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,288.86/437.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.55

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