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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.94, 656.91 and 255.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.94, 656.91 and 255.15 is: 382.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.94 : 656.91 = 255.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.94/656.91 = 255.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.94x = 656.91 × 255.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.94x = 167,610.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,610.59/437.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.73

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