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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.97, 656.55 and 275.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.97, 656.55 and 275.57 is: 413.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.97 : 656.55 = 275.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.97/656.55 = 275.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.97x = 656.55 × 275.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.97x = 180,922.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,922.20/437.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.09

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