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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.69, 658.56 and 347.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.69, 658.56 and 347.37 is: 522.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.69 : 658.56 = 347.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.69/658.56 = 347.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.69x = 658.56 × 347.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.69x = 228,763.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,763.99/437.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.67

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