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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.52, 603.90 and 363.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.52, 603.90 and 363.72 is: 502.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.52 : 603.90 = 363.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.52/603.90 = 363.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.52x = 603.90 × 363.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.52x = 219,650.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,650.51/437.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.04

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