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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.32, 657.48 and 357.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.32, 657.48 and 357.32 is: 535.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.32 : 657.48 = 357.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.32/657.48 = 357.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.32x = 657.48 × 357.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.32x = 234,930.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,930.75/438.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.98

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