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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.54, 655.43 and 242.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.54, 655.43 and 242.06 is: 362.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.54 : 655.43 = 242.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.54/655.43 = 242.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.54x = 655.43 × 242.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.54x = 158,648.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,648.90/437.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.60

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