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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.61, 656.27 and 242.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.61, 656.27 and 242.91 is: 364.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.61 : 656.27 = 242.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.61/656.27 = 242.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.61x = 656.27 × 242.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.61x = 159,414.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,414.24/437.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.28

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