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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.98, 656.22 and 254.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.98, 656.22 and 254.92 is: 381.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.98 : 656.22 = 254.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.98/656.22 = 254.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.98x = 656.22 × 254.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.98x = 167,283.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,283.60/437.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.94

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