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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.76, 656.80 and 264.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.76, 656.80 and 264.55 is: 396.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.76 : 656.80 = 264.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.76/656.80 = 264.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.76x = 656.80 × 264.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.76x = 173,756.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,756.44/437.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.92

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