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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.39, 656.54 and 264.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.39, 656.54 and 264.48 is: 397.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.39 : 656.54 = 264.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.39/656.54 = 264.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.39x = 656.54 × 264.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.39x = 173,640.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,640.38/437.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.00

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