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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.49, 655.78 and 376.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.49, 655.78 and 376.44 is: 564.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.49 : 655.78 = 376.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.49/655.78 = 376.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.49x = 655.78 × 376.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.49x = 246,861.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,861.82/437.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.27

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