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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.04, 655.02 and 205.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.04, 655.02 and 205.80 is: 308.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.04 : 655.02 = 205.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.04/655.02 = 205.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.04x = 655.02 × 205.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.04x = 134,803.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,803.12/437.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.45

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