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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.30, 605.07 and 375.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.30, 605.07 and 375.03 is: 518.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.30 : 605.07 = 375.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.30/605.07 = 375.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.30x = 605.07 × 375.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.30x = 226,919.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,919.40/437.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.91

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