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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.18, 658.08 and 393.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.18, 658.08 and 393.62 is: 591.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.18 : 658.08 = 393.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.18/658.08 = 393.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.18x = 658.08 × 393.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.18x = 259,030.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,030.16/438.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.15

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