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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.76, 656.88 and 370.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.76, 656.88 and 370.08 is: 555.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.76 : 656.88 = 370.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.76/656.88 = 370.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.76x = 656.88 × 370.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.76x = 243,098.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,098.15/437.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.32

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