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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.40, 656.12 and 254.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.40, 656.12 and 254.80 is: 382.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.40 : 656.12 = 254.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.40/656.12 = 254.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.40x = 656.12 × 254.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.40x = 167,179.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,179.38/437.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.21

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