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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.53, 656.97 and 355.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.53, 656.97 and 355.59 is: 533.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.53 : 656.97 = 355.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.53/656.97 = 355.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.53x = 656.97 × 355.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.53x = 233,611.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,611.96/437.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.93

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