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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.58, 656.37 and 334.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.58, 656.37 and 334.98 is: 502.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.58 : 656.37 = 334.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.58/656.37 = 334.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.58x = 656.37 × 334.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.58x = 219,870.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,870.82/437.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.47

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