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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.20, 657.30 and 391.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.20, 657.30 and 391.80 is: 587.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.20 : 657.30 = 391.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.20/657.30 = 391.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.20x = 657.30 × 391.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.20x = 257,530.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,530.14/438.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.70

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