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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.11, 656.78 and 360.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.11, 656.78 and 360.89 is: 541.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.11 : 656.78 = 360.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.11/656.78 = 360.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.11x = 656.78 × 360.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.11x = 237,020.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,020.25/438.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.01

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