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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.74, 655.24 and 372.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.74, 655.24 and 372.14 is: 557.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.74 : 655.24 = 372.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.74/655.24 = 372.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.74x = 655.24 × 372.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.74x = 243,841.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,841.01/437.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.05

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