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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.54, 654.48 and 359.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.54, 654.48 and 359.62 is: 537.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.54 : 654.48 = 359.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.54/654.48 = 359.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.54x = 654.48 × 359.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.54x = 235,362.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,362.46/437.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.93

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