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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.61, 655.92 and 254.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.61, 655.92 and 254.82 is: 381.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.61 : 655.92 = 254.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.61/655.92 = 254.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.61x = 655.92 × 254.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.61x = 167,141.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,141.53/437.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.94

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