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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.84, 656.55 and 255.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.84, 656.55 and 255.28 is: 382.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.84 : 656.55 = 255.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.84/656.55 = 255.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.84x = 656.55 × 255.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.84x = 167,604.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,604.08/437.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.80

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