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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.07, 656.39 and 255.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.07, 656.39 and 255.62 is: 383.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.07 : 656.39 = 255.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.07/656.39 = 255.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.07x = 656.39 × 255.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.07x = 167,786.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,786.41/438.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.01

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