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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.11, 657.23 and 255.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.11, 657.23 and 255.41 is: 383.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.11 : 657.23 = 255.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.11/657.23 = 255.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.11x = 657.23 × 255.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.11x = 167,858.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,858.55/438.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.15

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