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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.86, 657.75 and 369.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.86, 657.75 and 369.52 is: 555.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.86 : 657.75 = 369.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.86/657.75 = 369.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.86x = 657.75 × 369.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.86x = 243,051.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,051.78/437.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.09

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