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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.37, 832.39 and 437.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.37, 832.39 and 437.21 is: 603.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.37 : 832.39 = 437.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.37/832.39 = 437.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.37x = 832.39 × 437.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.37x = 363,929.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,929.23/603.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.16

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