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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.77, 655.67 and 339.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.77, 655.67 and 339.49 is: 508.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.77 : 655.67 = 339.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.77/655.67 = 339.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.77x = 655.67 × 339.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.77x = 222,588.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,588.43/437.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.46

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