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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.24, 654.69 and 385.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.24, 654.69 and 385.35 is: 576.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.24 : 654.69 = 385.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.24/654.69 = 385.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.24x = 654.69 × 385.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.24x = 252,284.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,284.79/437.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.99

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