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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.14, 657.93 and 268.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.14, 657.93 and 268.22 is: 402.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.14 : 657.93 = 268.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.14/657.93 = 268.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.14x = 657.93 × 268.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.14x = 176,469.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,469.98/438.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.77

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