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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.43, 656.06 and 255.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.43, 656.06 and 255.18 is: 382.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.43 : 656.06 = 255.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.43/656.06 = 255.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.43x = 656.06 × 255.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.43x = 167,413.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,413.39/437.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.72

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