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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.77, 657.03 and 254.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.77, 657.03 and 254.91 is: 382.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.77 : 657.03 = 254.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.77/657.03 = 254.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.77x = 657.03 × 254.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.77x = 167,483.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,483.52/437.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.58

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