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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.39, 655.84 and 350.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.39, 655.84 and 350.51 is: 525.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.39 : 655.84 = 350.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.39/655.84 = 350.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.39x = 655.84 × 350.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.39x = 229,876.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,876.73/437.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.57

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