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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.17, 655.76 and 274.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.17, 655.76 and 274.97 is: 412.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.17 : 655.76 = 274.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.17/655.76 = 274.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.17x = 655.76 × 274.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.17x = 180,314.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,314.33/437.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.46

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