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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.24, 657.04 and 267.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.24, 657.04 and 267.36 is: 400.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.24 : 657.04 = 267.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.24/657.04 = 267.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.24x = 657.04 × 267.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.24x = 175,666.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,666.21/438.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.84

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