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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.34, 603.14 and 392.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.34, 603.14 and 392.46 is: 541.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.34 : 603.14 = 392.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.34/603.14 = 392.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.34x = 603.14 × 392.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.34x = 236,708.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,708.32/437.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.25

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