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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.96, 603.93 and 364.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.96, 603.93 and 364.25 is: 502.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.96 : 603.93 = 364.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.96/603.93 = 364.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.96x = 603.93 × 364.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.96x = 219,981.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,981.50/437.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.29

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