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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.36, 658.34 and 294.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.36, 658.34 and 294.18 is: 441.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.36 : 658.34 = 294.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.36/658.34 = 294.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.36x = 658.34 × 294.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.36x = 193,667.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,667.17/438.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.80

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