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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.91, 656.96 and 255.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.91, 656.96 and 255.35 is: 383.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.91 : 656.96 = 255.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.91/656.96 = 255.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.91x = 656.96 × 255.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.91x = 167,756.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,756.54/437.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.09

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