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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.02, 656.11 and 255.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.02, 656.11 and 255.32 is: 382.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.02 : 656.11 = 255.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.02/656.11 = 255.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.02x = 656.11 × 255.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.02x = 167,518.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,518.01/438.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.44

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