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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.38, 656.52 and 206.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.38, 656.52 and 206.45 is: 309.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.38 : 656.52 = 206.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.38/656.52 = 206.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.38x = 656.52 × 206.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.38x = 135,538.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,538.55/437.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.89

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