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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.49, 656.71 and 264.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.49, 656.71 and 264.59 is: 397.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.49 : 656.71 = 264.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.49/656.71 = 264.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.49x = 656.71 × 264.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.49x = 173,758.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,758.90/437.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.17

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