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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.68, 652.75 and 373.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.68, 652.75 and 373.10 is: 556.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.68 : 652.75 = 373.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.68/652.75 = 373.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.68x = 652.75 × 373.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.68x = 243,541.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,541.03/437.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.44

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