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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.12, 654.84 and 244.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.12, 654.84 and 244.88 is: 366.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.12 : 654.84 = 244.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.12/654.84 = 244.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.12x = 654.84 × 244.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.12x = 160,357.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,357.22/437.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.85

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