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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.84, 657.16 and 255.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.84, 657.16 and 255.68 is: 382.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.84 : 657.16 = 255.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.84/657.16 = 255.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.84x = 657.16 × 255.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.84x = 168,024.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,024.49/438.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.88

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