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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.91, 656.27 and 375.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.91, 656.27 and 375.96 is: 563.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.91 : 656.27 = 375.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.91/656.27 = 375.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.91x = 656.27 × 375.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.91x = 246,729.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,729.39/437.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.42

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