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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.74, 655.95 and 264.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.74, 655.95 and 264.21 is: 395.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.74 : 655.95 = 264.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.74/655.95 = 264.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.74x = 655.95 × 264.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.74x = 173,310.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,310.51/437.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.92

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