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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.62, 656.98 and 347.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.62, 656.98 and 347.44 is: 521.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.62 : 656.98 = 347.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.62/656.98 = 347.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.62x = 656.98 × 347.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.62x = 228,261.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,261.13/437.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.60

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