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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.72, 656.18 and 355.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.72, 656.18 and 355.91 is: 533.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.72 : 656.18 = 355.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.72/656.18 = 355.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.72x = 656.18 × 355.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.72x = 233,539.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,539.24/437.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.54

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