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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.36, 656.13 and 365.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.36, 656.13 and 365.72 is: 548.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.36 : 656.13 = 365.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.36/656.13 = 365.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.36x = 656.13 × 365.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.36x = 239,959.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,959.86/437.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.66

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