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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.77, 657.94 and 256.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.77, 657.94 and 256.22 is: 384.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.77 : 657.94 = 256.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.77/657.94 = 256.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.77x = 657.94 × 256.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.77x = 168,577.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,577.39/438.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.20

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