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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.82, 657.45 and 368.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.82, 657.45 and 368.70 is: 553.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.82 : 657.45 = 368.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.82/657.45 = 368.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.82x = 657.45 × 368.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.82x = 242,401.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,401.82/437.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.66

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