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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.52, 603.24 and 354.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.52, 603.24 and 354.32 is: 488.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.52 : 603.24 = 354.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.52/603.24 = 354.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.52x = 603.24 × 354.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.52x = 213,740.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,740.00/437.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.53

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