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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.81, 655.88 and 254.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.81, 655.88 and 254.66 is: 381.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.81 : 655.88 = 254.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.81/655.88 = 254.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.81x = 655.88 × 254.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.81x = 167,021.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,021.85/437.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.50

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