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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.52, 656.04 and 244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.52, 656.04 and 244.80 is: 367.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.52 : 656.04 = 244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.52/656.04 = 244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.52x = 656.04 × 244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.52x = 160,598.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,598.59/437.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.07

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