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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.04, 658.04 and 255.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.04, 658.04 and 255.88 is: 384.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.04 : 658.04 = 255.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.04/658.04 = 255.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.04x = 658.04 × 255.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.04x = 168,379.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,379.28/438.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.39

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