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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.29, 656.10 and 355.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.29, 656.10 and 355.81 is: 533.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.29 : 656.10 = 355.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.29/656.10 = 355.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.29x = 656.10 × 355.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.29x = 233,446.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,446.94/437.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.85

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