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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.82, 656.10 and 334.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.82, 656.10 and 334.77 is: 501.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.82 : 656.10 = 334.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.82/656.10 = 334.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.82x = 656.10 × 334.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.82x = 219,642.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,642.60/437.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.67

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