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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.56, 655.35 and 291.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.56, 655.35 and 291.22 is: 436.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.56 : 655.35 = 291.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.56/655.35 = 291.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.56x = 655.35 × 291.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.56x = 190,851.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,851.03/437.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.17

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