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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.68, 655.98 and 383.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.68, 655.98 and 383.68 is: 575.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.68 : 655.98 = 383.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.68/655.98 = 383.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.68x = 655.98 × 383.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.68x = 251,686.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,686.41/437.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.05

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