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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.81, 656.46 and 377.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.81, 656.46 and 377.21 is: 565.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.81 : 656.46 = 377.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.81/656.46 = 377.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.81x = 656.46 × 377.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.81x = 247,624.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,624.92/437.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.61

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