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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.46, 655.57 and 242.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.46, 655.57 and 242.55 is: 363.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.46 : 655.57 = 242.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.46/655.57 = 242.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.46x = 655.57 × 242.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.46x = 159,006.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,006.26/437.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.48

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