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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.09, 655.64 and 293.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.09, 655.64 and 293.09 is: 439.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.09 : 655.64 = 293.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.09/655.64 = 293.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.09x = 655.64 × 293.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.09x = 192,160.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,160.06/437.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.64

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