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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.08, 657.34 and 255.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.08, 657.34 and 255.36 is: 383.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.08 : 657.34 = 255.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.08/657.34 = 255.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.08x = 657.34 × 255.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.08x = 167,860.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,860.17/438.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.18

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