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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.27, 657.56 and 265.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.27, 657.56 and 265.05 is: 397.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.27 : 657.56 = 265.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.27/657.56 = 265.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.27x = 657.56 × 265.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.27x = 174,286.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,286.28/438.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.67

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