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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.80, 656.10 and 356.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.80, 656.10 and 356.80 is: 534.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.80 : 656.10 = 356.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.80/656.10 = 356.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.80x = 656.10 × 356.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.80x = 234,096.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,096.48/437.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.71

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