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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.60, 657.68 and 256.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.60, 657.68 and 256.02 is: 383.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.60 : 657.68 = 256.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.60/657.68 = 256.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.60x = 657.68 × 256.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.60x = 168,379.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,379.23/438.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.90

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