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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.24, 656.95 and 400.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.24, 656.95 and 400.19 is: 599.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.24 : 656.95 = 400.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.24/656.95 = 400.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.24x = 656.95 × 400.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.24x = 262,899.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,899.53/438.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.91

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