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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.19, 656.59 and 382.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.19, 656.59 and 382.51 is: 574.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.19 : 656.59 = 382.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.19/656.59 = 382.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.19x = 656.59 × 382.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.19x = 251,152.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,152.24/437.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.47

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