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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.49, 655.11 and 339.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.49, 655.11 and 339.66 is: 508.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.49 : 655.11 = 339.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.49/655.11 = 339.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.49x = 655.11 × 339.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.49x = 222,514.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,514.66/437.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.62

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