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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.31, 657.73 and 253.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.31, 657.73 and 253.45 is: 380.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.31 : 657.73 = 253.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.31/657.73 = 253.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.31x = 657.73 × 253.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.31x = 166,702.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,702.81/438.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.33

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