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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.40, 654.90 and 341.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.40, 654.90 and 341.40 is: 511.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.40 : 654.90 = 341.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.40/654.90 = 341.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.40x = 654.90 × 341.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.40x = 223,582.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,582.86/437.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.16

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