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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.20, 656.79 and 352.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.20, 656.79 and 352.07 is: 527.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.20 : 656.79 = 352.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.20/656.79 = 352.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.20x = 656.79 × 352.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.20x = 231,236.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,236.06/438.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.70

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