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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.08, 656.96 and 245.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.08, 656.96 and 245.76 is: 368.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.08 : 656.96 = 245.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.08/656.96 = 245.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.08x = 656.96 × 245.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.08x = 161,454.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,454.49/438.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.55

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