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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.40, 603.63 and 327.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.40, 603.63 and 327.24 is: 451.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.40 : 603.63 = 327.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.40/603.63 = 327.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.40x = 603.63 × 327.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.40x = 197,531.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,531.88/437.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.60

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