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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.42, 603.15 and 370.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.42, 603.15 and 370.77 is: 511.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.42 : 603.15 = 370.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.42/603.15 = 370.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.42x = 603.15 × 370.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.42x = 223,629.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,629.93/437.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.25

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