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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.06, 657.09 and 275.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.06, 657.09 and 275.88 is: 413.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.06 : 657.09 = 275.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.06/657.09 = 275.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.06x = 657.09 × 275.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.06x = 181,277.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,277.99/438.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.82

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