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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.83, 655.83 and 355.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.83, 655.83 and 355.84 is: 533.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.83 : 655.83 = 355.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.83/655.83 = 355.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.83x = 655.83 × 355.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.83x = 233,370.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,370.55/437.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.02

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