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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.04, 758.16 and 437

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.04, 758.16 and 437 is: 656.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.04 : 758.16 = 437 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.04/758.16 = 437/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.04x = 758.16 × 437
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.04x = 331,315.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,315.92/505.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.02

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