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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.25, 656.15 and 254.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.25, 656.15 and 254.73 is: 382.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.25 : 656.15 = 254.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.25/656.15 = 254.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.25x = 656.15 × 254.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.25x = 167,141.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,141.09/437.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.26

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