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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.51, 655.65 and 242.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.51, 655.65 and 242.60 is: 363.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.51 : 655.65 = 242.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.51/655.65 = 242.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.51x = 655.65 × 242.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.51x = 159,059.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,059.87/437.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.56

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