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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.43, 657.54 and 377.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.43, 657.54 and 377.31 is: 567.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.43 : 657.54 = 377.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.43/657.54 = 377.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.43x = 657.54 × 377.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.43x = 248,096.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,096.42/437.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.17

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