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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.56, 652.85 and 383.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.56, 652.85 and 383.56 is: 572.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.56 : 652.85 = 383.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.56/652.85 = 383.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.56x = 652.85 × 383.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.56x = 250,407.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,407.15/437.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.28

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