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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.52, 657.57 and 255.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.52, 657.57 and 255.97 is: 383.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.52 : 657.57 = 255.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.52/657.57 = 255.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.52x = 657.57 × 255.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.52x = 168,318.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,318.19/438.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.83

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