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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.40, 656.64 and 291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.40, 656.64 and 291.24 is: 437.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.40 : 656.64 = 291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.40/656.64 = 291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.40x = 656.64 × 291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.40x = 191,239.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,239.83/437.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.22

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