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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.27, 657.68 and 397.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.27, 657.68 and 397.22 is: 596.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.27 : 657.68 = 397.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.27/657.68 = 397.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.27x = 657.68 × 397.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.27x = 261,238.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,238.38/438.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.07

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