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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.32, 656.60 and 265.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.32, 656.60 and 265.02 is: 397.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.32 : 656.60 = 265.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.32/656.60 = 265.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.32x = 656.60 × 265.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.32x = 174,012.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,012.13/438.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.00

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