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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.86, 656.82 and 264.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.86, 656.82 and 264.72 is: 397.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.86 : 656.82 = 264.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.86/656.82 = 264.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.86x = 656.82 × 264.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.86x = 173,873.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,873.39/437.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.10

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