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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.70, 656.04 and 351.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.70, 656.04 and 351.57 is: 526.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.70 : 656.04 = 351.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.70/656.04 = 351.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.70x = 656.04 × 351.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.70x = 230,643.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,643.98/437.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.95

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