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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.41, 657.73 and 255.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.41, 657.73 and 255.96 is: 384.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.41 : 657.73 = 255.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.41/657.73 = 255.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.41x = 657.73 × 255.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.41x = 168,352.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,352.57/438.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.01

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