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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.40, 656.56 and 264.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.40, 656.56 and 264.49 is: 397.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.40 : 656.56 = 264.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.40/656.56 = 264.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.40x = 656.56 × 264.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.40x = 173,653.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,653.55/437.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.01

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