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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.32, 655.27 and 254.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.32, 655.27 and 254.87 is: 381.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.32 : 655.27 = 254.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.32/655.27 = 254.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.32x = 655.27 × 254.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.32x = 167,008.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,008.66/437.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.89

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