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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.86, 656.97 and 242.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.86, 656.97 and 242.83 is: 364.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.86 : 656.97 = 242.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.86/656.97 = 242.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.86x = 656.97 × 242.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.86x = 159,532.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,532.03/437.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.34

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