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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.11, 655.94 and 369.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.11, 655.94 and 369.66 is: 553.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.11 : 655.94 = 369.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.11/655.94 = 369.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.11x = 655.94 × 369.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.11x = 242,472.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,472.93/438.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.46

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