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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.85, 656.36 and 347.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.85, 656.36 and 347.13 is: 520.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.85 : 656.36 = 347.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.85/656.36 = 347.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.85x = 656.36 × 347.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.85x = 227,842.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,842.25/437.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.37

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