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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.97, 655.92 and 346.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.97, 655.92 and 346.06 is: 518.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.97 : 655.92 = 346.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.97/655.92 = 346.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.97x = 655.92 × 346.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.97x = 226,987.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,987.68/437.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.27

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