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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.32, 657.47 and 383.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.32, 657.47 and 383.56 is: 576.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.32 : 657.47 = 383.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.32/657.47 = 383.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.32x = 657.47 × 383.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.32x = 252,178.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,178.20/437.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.64

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