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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.27, 604.06 and 378.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.27, 604.06 and 378.95 is: 523.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.27 : 604.06 = 378.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.27/604.06 = 378.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.27x = 604.06 × 378.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.27x = 228,904.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,904.57/437.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.49

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