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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.10, 653.94 and 338.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.10, 653.94 and 338.85 is: 506.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.10 : 653.94 = 338.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.10/653.94 = 338.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.10x = 653.94 × 338.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.10x = 221,587.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,587.57/437.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.95

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