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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.14, 656.43 and 267.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.14, 656.43 and 267.22 is: 401.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.14 : 656.43 = 267.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.14/656.43 = 267.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.14x = 656.43 × 267.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.14x = 175,411.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,411.22/437.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.27

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