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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.28, 656.48 and 340.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.28, 656.48 and 340.08 is: 510.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.28 : 656.48 = 340.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.28/656.48 = 340.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.28x = 656.48 × 340.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.28x = 223,255.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,255.72/437.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.56

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