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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.11, 656.59 and 376.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.11, 656.59 and 376.82 is: 564.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.11 : 656.59 = 376.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.11/656.59 = 376.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.11x = 656.59 × 376.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.11x = 247,415.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,415.19/438.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.73

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