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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.87, 655.93 and 379.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.87, 655.93 and 379.42 is: 568.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.87 : 655.93 = 379.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.87/655.93 = 379.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.87x = 655.93 × 379.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.87x = 248,872.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,872.96/437.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.37

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