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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.35, 658.20 and 389.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.35, 658.20 and 389.75 is: 585.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.35 : 658.20 = 389.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.35/658.20 = 389.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.35x = 658.20 × 389.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.35x = 256,533.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,533.45/438.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.23

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