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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.32, 653.33 and 350.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.32, 653.33 and 350.86 is: 524.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.32 : 653.33 = 350.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.32/653.33 = 350.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.32x = 653.33 × 350.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.32x = 229,227.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,227.36/437.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.16

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