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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.14, 657.14 and 273.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.14, 657.14 and 273.35 is: 409.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.14 : 657.14 = 273.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.14/657.14 = 273.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.14x = 657.14 × 273.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.14x = 179,629.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,629.50/438.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.98

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