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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.56, 653.57 and 340.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.56, 653.57 and 340.36 is: 508.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.56 : 653.57 = 340.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.56/653.57 = 340.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.56x = 653.57 × 340.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.56x = 222,449.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,449.09/437.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.39

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