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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.82, 656.41 and 206.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.82, 656.41 and 206.58 is: 309.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.82 : 656.41 = 206.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.82/656.41 = 206.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.82x = 656.41 × 206.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.82x = 135,601.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,601.18/437.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.72

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