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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.21, 656.23 and 370.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.21, 656.23 and 370.17 is: 554.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.21 : 656.23 = 370.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.21/656.23 = 370.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.21x = 656.23 × 370.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.21x = 242,916.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,916.66/438.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.34

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