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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.26, 657.41 and 385.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.26, 657.41 and 385.43 is: 578.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.26 : 657.41 = 385.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.26/657.41 = 385.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.26x = 657.41 × 385.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.26x = 253,380.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,380.32/438.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.16

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