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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.16, 657.96 and 292.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.16, 657.96 and 292.36 is: 439.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.16 : 657.96 = 292.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.16/657.96 = 292.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.16x = 657.96 × 292.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.16x = 192,361.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,361.19/438.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.02

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