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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.98, 658.46 and 256.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.98, 658.46 and 256.24 is: 384.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.98 : 658.46 = 256.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.98/658.46 = 256.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.98x = 658.46 × 256.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.98x = 168,720.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,720.86/438.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.35

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