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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.58, 602.40 and 379.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.58, 602.40 and 379.32 is: 522.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.58 : 602.40 = 379.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.58/602.40 = 379.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.58x = 602.40 × 379.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.58x = 228,502.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,502.37/437.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.20

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