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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.26, 655.71 and 397.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.26, 655.71 and 397.22 is: 594.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.26 : 655.71 = 397.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.26/655.71 = 397.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.26x = 655.71 × 397.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.26x = 260,461.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,461.13/438.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.31

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