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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.69, 655.94 and 242.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.69, 655.94 and 242.40 is: 363.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.69 : 655.94 = 242.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.69/655.94 = 242.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.69x = 655.94 × 242.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.69x = 158,999.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,999.86/437.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.27

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