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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.13, 658.13 and 275.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.13, 658.13 and 275.92 is: 414.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.13 : 658.13 = 275.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.13/658.13 = 275.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.13x = 658.13 × 275.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.13x = 181,586.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,586.56/438.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.46

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