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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.16, 656.04 and 356.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.16, 656.04 and 356.36 is: 534.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.16 : 656.04 = 356.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.16/656.04 = 356.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.16x = 656.04 × 356.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.16x = 233,786.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,786.41/437.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.78

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