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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.22, 655.02 and 275.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.22, 655.02 and 275.22 is: 412.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.22 : 655.02 = 275.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.22/655.02 = 275.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.22x = 655.02 × 275.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.22x = 180,274.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,274.60/437.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.32

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