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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.05, 660.08 and 362.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.05, 660.08 and 362.70 is: 546.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.05 : 660.08 = 362.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.05/660.08 = 362.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.05x = 660.08 × 362.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.05x = 239,411.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,411.92/438.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.54

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