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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.68, 656.16 and 255.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.68, 656.16 and 255.28 is: 382.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.68 : 656.16 = 255.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.68/656.16 = 255.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.68x = 656.16 × 255.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.68x = 167,504.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,504.52/437.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.71

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