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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.34, 654.38 and 385.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.34, 654.38 and 385.03 is: 576.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.34 : 654.38 = 385.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.34/654.38 = 385.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.34x = 654.38 × 385.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.34x = 251,955.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,955.93/437.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.11

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