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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.24, 656.96 and 369.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.24, 656.96 and 369.60 is: 554.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.24 : 656.96 = 369.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.24/656.96 = 369.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.24x = 656.96 × 369.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.24x = 242,812.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,812.42/438.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.06

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