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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.36, 655.70 and 254.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.36, 655.70 and 254.58 is: 381.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.36 : 655.70 = 254.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.36/655.70 = 254.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.36x = 655.70 × 254.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.36x = 166,928.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,928.11/437.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.67

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