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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.76, 655.68 and 351.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.76, 655.68 and 351.68 is: 526.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.76 : 655.68 = 351.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.76/655.68 = 351.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.76x = 655.68 × 351.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.76x = 230,589.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,589.54/437.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.75

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