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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.29, 657.66 and 292.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.29, 657.66 and 292.14 is: 438.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.29 : 657.66 = 292.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.29/657.66 = 292.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.29x = 657.66 × 292.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.29x = 192,129.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,129.71/438.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.36

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