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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.40, 656.28 and 350.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.40, 656.28 and 350.64 is: 526.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.40 : 656.28 = 350.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.40/656.28 = 350.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.40x = 656.28 × 350.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.40x = 230,118.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,118.02/437.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.10

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