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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.63, 656.21 and 255.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.63, 656.21 and 255.06 is: 382.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.63 : 656.21 = 255.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.63/656.21 = 255.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.63x = 656.21 × 255.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.63x = 167,373.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,373.56/437.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.46

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