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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.10, 656.51 and 385.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.10, 656.51 and 385.16 is: 578.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.10 : 656.51 = 385.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.10/656.51 = 385.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.10x = 656.51 × 385.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.10x = 252,856.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,856.18/437.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.49

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