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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.28, 655.58 and 346.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.28, 655.58 and 346.38 is: 519.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.28 : 655.58 = 346.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.28/655.58 = 346.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.28x = 655.58 × 346.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.28x = 227,078.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,078.07/437.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.30

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