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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.47, 655.98 and 254.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.47, 655.98 and 254.90 is: 382.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.47 : 655.98 = 254.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.47/655.98 = 254.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.47x = 655.98 × 254.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.47x = 167,209.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,209.30/437.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.22

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