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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.14, 657.16 and 365.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.14, 657.16 and 365.48 is: 548.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.14 : 657.16 = 365.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.14/657.16 = 365.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.14x = 657.16 × 365.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.14x = 240,179.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,179.16/438.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.18

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