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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.77, 655.58 and 254.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.77, 655.58 and 254.61 is: 381.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.77 : 655.58 = 254.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.77/655.58 = 254.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.77x = 655.58 × 254.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.77x = 166,916.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,916.43/437.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.29

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