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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.17, 656.57 and 264.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.17, 656.57 and 264.42 is: 396.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.17 : 656.57 = 264.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.17/656.57 = 264.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.17x = 656.57 × 264.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.17x = 173,610.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,610.90/438.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.22

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