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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.07, 656.84 and 255.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.07, 656.84 and 255.37 is: 382.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.07 : 656.84 = 255.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.07/656.84 = 255.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.07x = 656.84 × 255.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.07x = 167,735.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,735.95/438.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.90

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