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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.55, 603.69 and 363.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.55, 603.69 and 363.75 is: 501.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.55 : 603.69 = 363.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.55/603.69 = 363.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.55x = 603.69 × 363.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.55x = 219,592.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,592.24/437.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.87

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