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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.83, 656.64 and 255.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.83, 656.64 and 255.38 is: 383.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.83 : 656.64 = 255.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.83/656.64 = 255.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.83x = 656.64 × 255.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.83x = 167,689.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,689.44/437.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.00

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