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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.28, 655.44 and 254.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.28, 655.44 and 254.76 is: 381.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.28 : 655.44 = 254.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.28/655.44 = 254.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.28x = 655.44 × 254.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.28x = 166,979.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,979.89/437.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.86

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