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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.26, 656.44 and 275.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.26, 656.44 and 275.15 is: 412.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.26 : 656.44 = 275.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.26/656.44 = 275.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.26x = 656.44 × 275.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.26x = 180,615.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,615.50/438.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.12

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