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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.78, 656.64 and 242.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.78, 656.64 and 242.75 is: 364.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.78 : 656.64 = 242.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.78/656.64 = 242.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.78x = 656.64 × 242.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.78x = 159,396.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,396.08/437.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.11

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