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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.40, 656.10 and 347.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.40, 656.10 and 347.22 is: 520.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.40 : 656.10 = 347.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.40/656.10 = 347.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.40x = 656.10 × 347.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.40x = 227,811.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,811.04/437.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.83

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