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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.99, 655.44 and 334.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.99, 655.44 and 334.45 is: 500.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.99 : 655.44 = 334.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.99/655.44 = 334.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.99x = 655.44 × 334.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.99x = 219,211.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,211.91/437.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.50

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