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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.22, 656.79 and 365.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.22, 656.79 and 365.86 is: 548.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.22 : 656.79 = 365.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.22/656.79 = 365.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.22x = 656.79 × 365.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.22x = 240,293.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,293.19/438.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.34

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