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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.57, 603.35 and 332.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.57, 603.35 and 332.40 is: 458.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.57 : 603.35 = 332.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.57/603.35 = 332.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.57x = 603.35 × 332.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.57x = 200,551.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,551.88/437.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.34

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