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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.46, 655.61 and 242.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.46, 655.61 and 242.01 is: 362.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.46 : 655.61 = 242.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.46/655.61 = 242.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.46x = 655.61 × 242.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.46x = 158,662.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,662.97/437.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.69

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