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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.16, 658.46 and 255.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.16, 658.46 and 255.60 is: 384.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.16 : 658.46 = 255.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.16/658.46 = 255.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.16x = 658.46 × 255.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.16x = 168,302.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,302.38/438.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.11

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