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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.13, 657.26 and 264.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.13, 657.26 and 264.93 is: 397.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.13 : 657.26 = 264.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.13/657.26 = 264.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.13x = 657.26 × 264.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.13x = 174,127.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,127.89/438.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.43

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