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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.76, 654.96 and 372.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.76, 654.96 and 372.60 is: 557.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.76 : 654.96 = 372.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.76/654.96 = 372.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.76x = 654.96 × 372.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.76x = 244,038.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,038.10/437.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.47

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