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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.98, 658.98 and 256.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.98, 658.98 and 256.51 is: 385.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.98 : 658.98 = 256.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.98/658.98 = 256.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.98x = 658.98 × 256.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.98x = 169,033.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,033.31/438.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.06

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