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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.41, 752.71 and 437.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.41, 752.71 and 437.61 is: 655.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.41 : 752.71 = 437.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.41/752.71 = 437.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.41x = 752.71 × 437.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.41x = 329,393.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,393.42/502.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.63

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