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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.16, 656.96 and 254.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.16, 656.96 and 254.60 is: 382.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.16 : 656.96 = 254.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.16/656.96 = 254.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.16x = 656.96 × 254.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.16x = 167,262.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,262.02/437.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.61

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