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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.32, 655.98 and 356.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.32, 655.98 and 356.32 is: 534.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.32 : 655.98 = 356.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.32/655.98 = 356.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.32x = 655.98 × 356.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.32x = 233,738.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,738.79/437.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.48

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