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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.01, 655.64 and 391.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.01, 655.64 and 391.63 is: 586.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.01 : 655.64 = 391.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.01/655.64 = 391.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.01x = 655.64 × 391.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.01x = 256,768.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,768.29/438.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.22

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