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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.64, 655.98 and 386.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.64, 655.98 and 386.41 is: 579.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.64 : 655.98 = 386.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.64/655.98 = 386.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.64x = 655.98 × 386.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.64x = 253,477.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,477.23/437.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.19

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