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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.30, 656.35 and 346.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.30, 656.35 and 346.26 is: 519.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.30 : 656.35 = 346.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.30/656.35 = 346.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.30x = 656.35 × 346.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.30x = 227,267.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,267.75/437.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.71

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