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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.28, 656.52 and 275.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.28, 656.52 and 275.28 is: 413.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.28 : 656.52 = 275.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.28/656.52 = 275.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.28x = 656.52 × 275.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.28x = 180,726.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,726.83/437.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.30

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