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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.39, 656.51 and 255.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.39, 656.51 and 255.14 is: 382.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.39 : 656.51 = 255.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.39/656.51 = 255.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.39x = 656.51 × 255.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.39x = 167,497.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,497.40/437.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.95

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