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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.90, 656.64 and 255.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.90, 656.64 and 255.35 is: 382.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.90 : 656.64 = 255.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.90/656.64 = 255.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.90x = 656.64 × 255.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.90x = 167,674.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,674.67/437.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.91

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