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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.08, 656.58 and 341.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.08, 656.58 and 341.08 is: 512.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.08 : 656.58 = 341.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.08/656.58 = 341.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.08x = 656.58 × 341.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.08x = 223,946.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,946.31/437.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.37

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