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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.12, 656.02 and 385.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.12, 656.02 and 385.86 is: 579.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.12 : 656.02 = 385.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.12/656.02 = 385.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.12x = 656.02 × 385.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.12x = 253,134.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,134.82/437.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.10

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