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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.60, 657.04 and 245.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.60, 657.04 and 245.60 is: 368.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.60 : 657.04 = 245.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.60/657.04 = 245.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.60x = 657.04 × 245.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.60x = 161,369.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,369.02/437.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.76

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