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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.12, 656.34 and 254.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.12, 656.34 and 254.96 is: 381.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.12 : 656.34 = 254.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.12/656.34 = 254.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.12x = 656.34 × 254.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.12x = 167,337.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,337.16/438.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.94

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