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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.68, 656.84 and 245.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.68, 656.84 and 245.44 is: 368.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.68 : 656.84 = 245.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.68/656.84 = 245.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.68x = 656.84 × 245.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.68x = 161,214.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,214.81/437.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.34

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