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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.38, 604.53 and 384.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.38, 604.53 and 384.53 is: 531.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.38 : 604.53 = 384.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.38/604.53 = 384.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.38x = 604.53 × 384.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.38x = 232,456.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,456.90/437.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.48

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