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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.08, 656.04 and 244.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.08, 656.04 and 244.84 is: 367.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.08 : 656.04 = 244.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.08/656.04 = 244.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.08x = 656.04 × 244.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.08x = 160,624.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,624.83/437.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.50

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