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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.46, 655.98 and 254.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.46, 655.98 and 254.92 is: 382.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.46 : 655.98 = 254.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.46/655.98 = 254.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.46x = 655.98 × 254.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.46x = 167,222.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,222.42/437.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.26

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