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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.42, 654.69 and 364.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.42, 654.69 and 364.70 is: 545.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.42 : 654.69 = 364.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.42/654.69 = 364.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.42x = 654.69 × 364.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.42x = 238,765.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,765.44/437.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.85

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