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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.58, 602.37 and 374.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.58, 602.37 and 374.40 is: 515.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.58 : 602.37 = 374.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.58/602.37 = 374.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.58x = 602.37 × 374.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.58x = 225,527.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,527.33/437.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.40

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