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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.75, 658.40 and 256.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.75, 658.40 and 256.23 is: 384.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.75 : 658.40 = 256.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.75/658.40 = 256.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.75x = 658.40 × 256.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.75x = 168,700.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,700.55/438.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.50

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