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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.62, 657.92 and 256.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.62, 657.92 and 256.06 is: 384.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.62 : 657.92 = 256.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.62/657.92 = 256.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.62x = 657.92 × 256.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.62x = 168,468.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,468.46/438.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.09

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