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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.44, 655.92 and 283.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.44, 655.92 and 283.36 is: 424.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.44 : 655.92 = 283.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.44/655.92 = 283.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.44x = 655.92 × 283.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.44x = 185,861.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,861.49/437.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.88

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