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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.99, 604.10 and 368.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.99, 604.10 and 368.43 is: 508.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.99 : 604.10 = 368.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.99/604.10 = 368.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.99x = 604.10 × 368.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.99x = 222,566.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,566.72/437.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.16

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