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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.91, 656.26 and 242.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.91, 656.26 and 242.62 is: 363.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.91 : 656.26 = 242.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.91/656.26 = 242.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.91x = 656.26 × 242.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.91x = 159,221.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,221.80/437.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.59

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