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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.24, 656.10 and 244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.24, 656.10 and 244.76 is: 367.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.24 : 656.10 = 244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.24/656.10 = 244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.24x = 656.10 × 244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.24x = 160,587.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,587.04/437.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.27

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