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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.43, 657.56 and 256.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.43, 657.56 and 256.18 is: 384.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.43 : 657.56 = 256.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.43/657.56 = 256.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.43x = 657.56 × 256.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.43x = 168,453.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,453.72/438.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.22

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