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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.55, 655.37 and 365.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.55, 655.37 and 365.55 is: 547.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.55 : 655.37 = 365.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.55/655.37 = 365.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.55x = 655.37 × 365.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.55x = 239,568.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,568.68/437.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.52

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