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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.97, 656.78 and 351.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.97, 656.78 and 351.51 is: 527.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.97 : 656.78 = 351.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.97/656.78 = 351.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.97x = 656.78 × 351.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.97x = 230,869.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,869.02/437.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.13

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