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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.75, 656.62 and 346.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.75, 656.62 and 346.32 is: 519.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.75 : 656.62 = 346.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.75/656.62 = 346.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.75x = 656.62 × 346.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.75x = 227,399.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,399.77/437.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.48

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