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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.60, 656.72 and 291.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.60, 656.72 and 291.36 is: 437.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.60 : 656.72 = 291.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.60/656.72 = 291.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.60x = 656.72 × 291.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.60x = 191,341.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,341.94/437.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.25

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