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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.60, 655.70 and 373.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.60, 655.70 and 373.21 is: 559.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.60 : 655.70 = 373.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.60/655.70 = 373.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.60x = 655.70 × 373.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.60x = 244,710.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,710.29/437.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.21

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