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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.16, 656.64 and 376.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.16, 656.64 and 376.21 is: 563.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.16 : 656.64 = 376.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.16/656.64 = 376.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.16x = 656.64 × 376.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.16x = 247,034.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,034.53/438.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.80

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