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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.84, 658.80 and 256.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.84, 658.80 and 256.32 is: 384.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.84 : 658.80 = 256.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.84/658.80 = 256.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.84x = 658.80 × 256.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.84x = 168,863.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,863.62/438.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.80

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