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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.01, 657.18 and 264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.01, 657.18 and 264.80 is: 397.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.01 : 657.18 = 264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.01/657.18 = 264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.01x = 657.18 × 264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.01x = 174,022.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,022.91/438.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.31

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