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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.04, 655.84 and 399.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.04, 655.84 and 399.16 is: 597.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.04 : 655.84 = 399.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.04/655.84 = 399.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.04x = 655.84 × 399.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.04x = 261,785.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,785.09/438.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.63

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