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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.02, 656.88 and 369.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.02, 656.88 and 369.56 is: 554.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.02 : 656.88 = 369.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.02/656.88 = 369.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.02x = 656.88 × 369.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.02x = 242,756.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,756.57/438.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.21

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