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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.07, 657.38 and 397.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.07, 657.38 and 397.02 is: 595.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.07 : 657.38 = 397.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.07/657.38 = 397.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.07x = 657.38 × 397.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.07x = 260,993.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,993.01/438.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.78

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