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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.94, 656.04 and 254.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.94, 656.04 and 254.94 is: 381.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.94 : 656.04 = 254.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.94/656.04 = 254.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.94x = 656.04 × 254.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.94x = 167,250.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,250.84/437.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.90

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