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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.32, 655.71 and 254.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.32, 655.71 and 254.62 is: 381.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.32 : 655.71 = 254.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.32/655.71 = 254.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.32x = 655.71 × 254.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.32x = 166,956.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,956.88/437.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.77

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