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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.28, 656.08 and 266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.28, 656.08 and 266.40 is: 399.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.28 : 656.08 = 266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.28/656.08 = 266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.28x = 656.08 × 266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.28x = 174,779.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,779.71/437.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.70

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