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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.24, 656.84 and 253.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.24, 656.84 and 253.12 is: 379.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.24 : 656.84 = 253.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.24/656.84 = 253.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.24x = 656.84 × 253.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.24x = 166,259.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,259.34/438.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.38

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