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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.37, 656.07 and 356.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.37, 656.07 and 356.77 is: 535.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.37 : 656.07 = 356.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.37/656.07 = 356.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.37x = 656.07 × 356.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.37x = 234,066.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,066.09/437.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.17

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