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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.87, 657.21 and 335.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.87, 657.21 and 335.41 is: 503.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.87 : 657.21 = 335.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.87/657.21 = 335.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.87x = 657.21 × 335.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.87x = 220,434.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,434.42/437.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.42

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