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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.96, 656.08 and 206.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.96, 656.08 and 206.52 is: 309.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.96 : 656.08 = 206.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.96/656.08 = 206.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.96x = 656.08 × 206.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.96x = 135,493.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,493.64/437.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.37

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