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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.12, 656.86 and 267.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.12, 656.86 and 267.08 is: 400.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.12 : 656.86 = 267.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.12/656.86 = 267.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.12x = 656.86 × 267.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.12x = 175,434.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,434.17/438.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.42

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