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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.72, 656.14 and 255.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.72, 656.14 and 255.16 is: 382.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.72 : 656.14 = 255.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.72/656.14 = 255.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.72x = 656.14 × 255.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.72x = 167,420.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,420.68/437.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.48

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