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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.18, 655.23 and 383.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.18, 655.23 and 383.18 is: 574.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.18 : 655.23 = 383.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.18/655.23 = 383.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.18x = 655.23 × 383.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.18x = 251,071.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,071.03/437.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.30

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