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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.26, 657.66 and 256.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.26, 657.66 and 256.01 is: 384.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.26 : 657.66 = 256.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.26/657.66 = 256.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.26x = 657.66 × 256.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.26x = 168,364.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,364.25/438.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.17

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