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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.60, 656.42 and 294.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.60, 656.42 and 294.23 is: 441.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.60 : 656.42 = 294.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.60/656.42 = 294.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.60x = 656.42 × 294.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.60x = 193,138.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,138.63/437.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.36

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