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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.36, 657.78 and 256.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.36, 657.78 and 256.20 is: 384.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.36 : 657.78 = 256.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.36/657.78 = 256.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.36x = 657.78 × 256.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.36x = 168,523.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,523.24/438.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.44

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