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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.15, 656.78 and 273.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.15, 656.78 and 273.62 is: 410.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.15 : 656.78 = 273.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.15/656.78 = 273.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.15x = 656.78 × 273.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.15x = 179,708.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,708.42/438.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.15

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