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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.36, 654.86 and 350.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.36, 654.86 and 350.28 is: 524.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.36 : 654.86 = 350.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.36/654.86 = 350.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.36x = 654.86 × 350.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.36x = 229,384.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,384.36/437.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.47

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