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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.50, 655.98 and 383.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.50, 655.98 and 383.50 is: 575.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.50 : 655.98 = 383.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.50/655.98 = 383.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.50x = 655.98 × 383.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.50x = 251,568.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,568.33/437.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.01

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