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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.22, 655.26 and 244.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.22, 655.26 and 244.62 is: 366.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.22 : 655.26 = 244.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.22/655.26 = 244.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.22x = 655.26 × 244.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.22x = 160,289.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,289.70/437.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.61

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