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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437, 655.74 and 209

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437, 655.74 and 209 is: 313.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437 : 655.74 = 209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437/655.74 = 209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437x = 655.74 × 209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437x = 137,049.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,049.66/437
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.61

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