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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.06, 655.16 and 290.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.06, 655.16 and 290.93 is: 436.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.06 : 655.16 = 290.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.06/655.16 = 290.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.06x = 655.16 × 290.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.06x = 190,600.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,600.97/437.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.10

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