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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.44, 655.44 and 244.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.44, 655.44 and 244.48 is: 366.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.44 : 655.44 = 244.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.44/655.44 = 244.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.44x = 655.44 × 244.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.44x = 160,241.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,241.97/437.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.32

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