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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.82, 655.86 and 264.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.82, 655.86 and 264.52 is: 396.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.82 : 655.86 = 264.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.82/655.86 = 264.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.82x = 655.86 × 264.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.82x = 173,488.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,488.09/437.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.25

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