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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.78, 657.48 and 355.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.78, 657.48 and 355.76 is: 534.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.78 : 657.48 = 355.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.78/657.48 = 355.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.78x = 657.48 × 355.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.78x = 233,905.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,905.08/437.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.30

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