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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.04, 657.06 and 275.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.04, 657.06 and 275.08 is: 412.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.04 : 657.06 = 275.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.04/657.06 = 275.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.04x = 657.06 × 275.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.04x = 180,744.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,744.06/438.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.62

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