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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.06, 656.26 and 262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.06, 656.26 and 262 is: 392.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.06 : 656.26 = 262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.06/656.26 = 262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.06x = 656.26 × 262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.06x = 171,940.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,940.12/438.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.50

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