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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.26, 656.53 and 273.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.26, 656.53 and 273.33 is: 409.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.26 : 656.53 = 273.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.26/656.53 = 273.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.26x = 656.53 × 273.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.26x = 179,448.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,448.66/438.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.45

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