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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.01, 654.98 and 254.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.01, 654.98 and 254.03 is: 380.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.01 : 654.98 = 254.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.01/654.98 = 254.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.01x = 654.98 × 254.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.01x = 166,380.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,380.02/437.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.72

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