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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.64, 655.65 and 389.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.64, 655.65 and 389.04 is: 582.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.64 : 655.65 = 389.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.64/655.65 = 389.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.64x = 655.65 × 389.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.64x = 255,074.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,074.08/437.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.84

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