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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.82, 655.50 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.82, 655.50 and 335.52 is: 502.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.82 : 655.50 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.82/655.50 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.82x = 655.50 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.82x = 219,933.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,933.36/437.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.34

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