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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.52, 656.64 and 293.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.52, 656.64 and 293.52 is: 440.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.52 : 656.64 = 293.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.52/656.64 = 293.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.52x = 656.64 × 293.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.52x = 192,736.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,736.97/437.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.52

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