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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.58, 655.69 and 369.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.58, 655.69 and 369.24 is: 553.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.58 : 655.69 = 369.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.58/655.69 = 369.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.58x = 655.69 × 369.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.58x = 242,106.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,106.98/437.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.29

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