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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.69, 657.35 and 383.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.69, 657.35 and 383.01 is: 575.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.69 : 657.35 = 383.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.69/657.35 = 383.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.69x = 657.35 × 383.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.69x = 251,769.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,769.71/437.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.23

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