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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.48, 655.56 and 345.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.48, 655.56 and 345.80 is: 518.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.48 : 655.56 = 345.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.48/655.56 = 345.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.48x = 655.56 × 345.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.48x = 226,692.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,692.65/437.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.18

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