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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.14, 658.17 and 267.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.14, 658.17 and 267.26 is: 401.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.14 : 658.17 = 267.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.14/658.17 = 267.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.14x = 658.17 × 267.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.14x = 175,902.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,902.51/438.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.48

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