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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.60, 603.42 and 367.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.60, 603.42 and 367.61 is: 506.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.60 : 603.42 = 367.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.60/603.42 = 367.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.60x = 603.42 × 367.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.60x = 221,820.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,820.21/437.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.91

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