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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.62, 656.82 and 391.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.62, 656.82 and 391.28 is: 587.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.62 : 656.82 = 391.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.62/656.82 = 391.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.62x = 656.82 × 391.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.62x = 257,000.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,000.53/437.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.27

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