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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.86, 655.17 and 264.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.86, 655.17 and 264.58 is: 395.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.86 : 655.17 = 264.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.86/655.17 = 264.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.86x = 655.17 × 264.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.86x = 173,344.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,344.88/437.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.89

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