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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.21, 660.32 and 362.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.21, 660.32 and 362.87 is: 546.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.21 : 660.32 = 362.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.21/660.32 = 362.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.21x = 660.32 × 362.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.21x = 239,607.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,607.02/438.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.79

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