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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.10, 657.28 and 255.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.10, 657.28 and 255.16 is: 382.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.10 : 657.28 = 255.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.10/657.28 = 255.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.10x = 657.28 × 255.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.10x = 167,711.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,711.56/438.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.82

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