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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.33, 655.80 and 254.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.33, 655.80 and 254.78 is: 382.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.33 : 655.80 = 254.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.33/655.80 = 254.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.33x = 655.80 × 254.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.33x = 167,082.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,082.95/437.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.05

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