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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.78, 654.86 and 359.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.78, 654.86 and 359.87 is: 538.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.78 : 654.86 = 359.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.78/654.86 = 359.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.78x = 654.86 × 359.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.78x = 235,664.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,664.47/437.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.32

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