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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.35, 603.98 and 364.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.35, 603.98 and 364.18 is: 502.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.35 : 603.98 = 364.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.35/603.98 = 364.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.35x = 603.98 × 364.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.35x = 219,957.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,957.44/437.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.93

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