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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.41, 829.33 and 437.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.41, 829.33 and 437.35 is: 655.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.41 : 829.33 = 437.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.41/829.33 = 437.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.41x = 829.33 × 437.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.41x = 362,707.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,707.48/553.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.40

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