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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.56, 656.40 and 209.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.56, 656.40 and 209.56 is: 314.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.56 : 656.40 = 209.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.56/656.40 = 209.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.56x = 656.40 × 209.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.56x = 137,555.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,555.18/437.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.37

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