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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.64, 656.14 and 373.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.64, 656.14 and 373.96 is: 560.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.64 : 656.14 = 373.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.64/656.14 = 373.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.64x = 656.14 × 373.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.64x = 245,370.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,370.11/437.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.67

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