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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438, 656.18 and 254.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438, 656.18 and 254.83 is: 381.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438 : 656.18 = 254.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438/656.18 = 254.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438x = 656.18 × 254.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438x = 167,214.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,214.35/438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.77

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