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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.40, 657.68 and 255.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.40, 657.68 and 255.48 is: 383.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.40 : 657.68 = 255.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.40/657.68 = 255.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.40x = 657.68 × 255.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.40x = 168,024.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,024.09/438.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.27

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