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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.75, 656.43 and 255.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.75, 656.43 and 255.20 is: 382.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.75 : 656.43 = 255.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.75/656.43 = 255.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.75x = 656.43 × 255.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.75x = 167,521.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,521.11/437.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.68

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