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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.24, 656.28 and 276.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.24, 656.28 and 276.24 is: 413.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.24 : 656.28 = 276.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.24/656.28 = 276.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.24x = 656.28 × 276.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.24x = 181,290.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,290.79/438.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.68

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