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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.51, 656.94 and 335.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.51, 656.94 and 335.18 is: 503.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.51 : 656.94 = 335.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.51/656.94 = 335.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.51x = 656.94 × 335.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.51x = 220,189.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,189.86/437.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.29

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