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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.62, 653.23 and 385.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.62, 653.23 and 385.73 is: 575.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.62 : 653.23 = 385.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.62/653.23 = 385.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.62x = 653.23 × 385.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.62x = 251,966.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,966.90/437.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.76

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