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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.24, 658.14 and 391.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.24, 658.14 and 391.20 is: 587.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.24 : 658.14 = 391.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.24/658.14 = 391.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.24x = 658.14 × 391.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.24x = 257,464.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,464.37/438.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.50

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