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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.57, 656.09 and 254.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.57, 656.09 and 254.87 is: 382.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.57 : 656.09 = 254.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.57/656.09 = 254.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.57x = 656.09 × 254.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.57x = 167,216.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,216.38/437.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.15

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