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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.45, 655.63 and 264.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.45, 655.63 and 264.11 is: 395.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.45 : 655.63 = 264.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.45/655.63 = 264.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.45x = 655.63 × 264.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.45x = 173,154.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,154.50/437.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.83

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