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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.68, 654.60 and 357.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.68, 654.60 and 357.04 is: 533.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.68 : 654.60 = 357.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.68/654.60 = 357.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.68x = 654.60 × 357.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.68x = 233,718.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,718.38/437.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.99

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