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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.34, 656.10 and 355.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.34, 656.10 and 355.98 is: 534.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.34 : 656.10 = 355.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.34/656.10 = 355.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.34x = 656.10 × 355.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.34x = 233,558.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,558.48/437.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.04

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