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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.95, 656.78 and 340.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.95, 656.78 and 340.56 is: 510.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.95 : 656.78 = 340.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.95/656.78 = 340.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.95x = 656.78 × 340.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.95x = 223,668.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,668.83/437.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.72

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