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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.64, 603 and 381.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.64, 603 and 381.84 is: 526.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.64 : 603 = 381.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.64/603 = 381.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.64x = 603 × 381.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.64x = 230,249.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,249.52/437.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.12

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