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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.16, 654.57 and 342.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.16, 654.57 and 342.40 is: 512.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.16 : 654.57 = 342.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.16/654.57 = 342.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.16x = 654.57 × 342.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.16x = 224,124.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,124.77/437.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.68

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