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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.50, 656.59 and 264.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.50, 656.59 and 264.36 is: 396.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.50 : 656.59 = 264.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.50/656.59 = 264.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.50x = 656.59 × 264.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.50x = 173,575.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,575.47/437.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.75

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