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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.88, 657.42 and 275.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.88, 657.42 and 275.88 is: 414.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.88 : 657.42 = 275.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.88/657.42 = 275.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.88x = 657.42 × 275.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.88x = 181,369.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,369.03/437.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.20

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