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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.30, 656.73 and 275.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.30, 656.73 and 275.67 is: 413.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.30 : 656.73 = 275.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.30/656.73 = 275.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.30x = 656.73 × 275.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.30x = 181,040.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,040.76/438.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.05

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