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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.32, 654.72 and 254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.32, 654.72 and 254.16 is: 380.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.32 : 654.72 = 254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.32/654.72 = 254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.32x = 654.72 × 254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.32x = 166,403.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,403.64/437.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.51

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