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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.34, 657.72 and 293.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.34, 657.72 and 293.77 is: 440.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.34 : 657.72 = 293.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.34/657.72 = 293.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.34x = 657.72 × 293.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.34x = 193,213.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,213.65/438.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.79

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