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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.32, 602.19 and 375.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.32, 602.19 and 375.11 is: 516.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.32 : 602.19 = 375.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.32/602.19 = 375.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.32x = 602.19 × 375.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.32x = 225,887.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,887.49/437.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.53

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