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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.01, 654.67 and 388.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.01, 654.67 and 388.53 is: 582.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.01 : 654.67 = 388.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.01/654.67 = 388.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.01x = 654.67 × 388.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.01x = 254,358.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,358.94/437.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.04

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