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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.93, 659.91 and 362.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.93, 659.91 and 362.59 is: 546.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.93 : 659.91 = 362.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.93/659.91 = 362.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.93x = 659.91 × 362.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.93x = 239,273.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,273.76/437.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.38

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