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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.80, 656.70 and 392.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.80, 656.70 and 392.20 is: 588.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.80 : 656.70 = 392.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.80/656.70 = 392.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.80x = 656.70 × 392.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.80x = 257,557.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,557.74/437.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.30

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