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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.11, 654.81 and 254.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.11, 654.81 and 254.12 is: 380.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.11 : 654.81 = 254.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.11/654.81 = 254.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.11x = 654.81 × 254.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.11x = 166,395.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,395.77/437.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.67

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