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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.01, 656.61 and 245.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.01, 656.61 and 245.50 is: 368.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.01 : 656.61 = 245.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.01/656.61 = 245.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.01x = 656.61 × 245.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.01x = 161,197.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,197.76/438.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.02

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