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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.42, 602.10 and 375.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.42, 602.10 and 375.19 is: 516.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.42 : 602.10 = 375.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.42/602.10 = 375.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.42x = 602.10 × 375.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.42x = 225,900.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,900.39/437.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.44

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