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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.33, 655.38 and 329.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.33, 655.38 and 329.00 is: 493.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.33 : 655.38 = 329.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.33/655.38 = 329.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.33x = 655.38 × 329.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.33x = 215,616.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,616.74/437.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.04

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