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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.28, 657.64 and 265.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.28, 657.64 and 265.30 is: 398.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.28 : 657.64 = 265.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.28/657.64 = 265.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.28x = 657.64 × 265.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.28x = 174,471.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,471.89/438.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.08

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