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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.68, 655.68 and 352.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.68, 655.68 and 352.72 is: 528.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.68 : 655.68 = 352.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.68/655.68 = 352.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.68x = 655.68 × 352.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.68x = 231,271.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,271.45/437.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.40

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