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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.14, 656.52 and 351.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.14, 656.52 and 351.02 is: 525.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.14 : 656.52 = 351.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.14/656.52 = 351.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.14x = 656.52 × 351.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.14x = 230,451.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,451.98/438.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.97

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