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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.30, 657.25 and 255.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.30, 657.25 and 255.75 is: 383.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.30 : 657.25 = 255.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.30/657.25 = 255.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.30x = 657.25 × 255.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.30x = 168,090.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,090.41/438.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.51

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