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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.48, 655.38 and 351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.48, 655.38 and 351 is: 525.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.48 : 655.38 = 351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.48/655.38 = 351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.48x = 655.38 × 351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.48x = 230,038.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,038.38/437.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.83

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