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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.86, 656.03 and 275.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.86, 656.03 and 275.14 is: 412.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.86 : 656.03 = 275.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.86/656.03 = 275.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.86x = 656.03 × 275.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.86x = 180,500.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,500.09/437.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.23

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