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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.25, 657.48 and 372.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.25, 657.48 and 372.43 is: 558.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.25 : 657.48 = 372.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.25/657.48 = 372.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.25x = 657.48 × 372.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.25x = 244,865.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,865.28/438.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.73

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