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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.78, 656.76 and 336.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.78, 656.76 and 336.35 is: 504.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.78 : 656.76 = 336.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.78/656.76 = 336.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.78x = 656.76 × 336.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.78x = 220,901.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,901.23/437.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.59

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