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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.21, 657.10 and 255.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.21, 657.10 and 255.66 is: 383.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.21 : 657.10 = 255.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.21/657.10 = 255.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.21x = 657.10 × 255.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.21x = 167,994.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,994.19/438.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.36

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