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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.86, 658.35 and 256.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.86, 658.35 and 256.16 is: 384.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.86 : 658.35 = 256.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.86/658.35 = 256.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.86x = 658.35 × 256.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.86x = 168,639.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,639.64/438.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.27

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