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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.86, 655.56 and 283.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.86, 655.56 and 283.40 is: 424.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.86 : 655.56 = 283.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.86/655.56 = 283.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.86x = 655.56 × 283.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.86x = 185,784.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,784.88/437.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.31

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