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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.24, 658.11 and 365.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.24, 658.11 and 365.04 is: 548.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.24 : 658.11 = 365.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.24/658.11 = 365.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.24x = 658.11 × 365.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.24x = 240,236.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,236.47/438.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.18

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