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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.78, 603.25 and 371.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.78, 603.25 and 371.18 is: 511.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.78 : 603.25 = 371.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.78/603.25 = 371.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.78x = 603.25 × 371.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.78x = 223,914.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,914.92/437.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.48

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