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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.94, 655.43 and 334.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.94, 655.43 and 334.67 is: 500.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.94 : 655.43 = 334.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.94/655.43 = 334.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.94x = 655.43 × 334.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.94x = 219,347.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,347.81/437.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.86

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