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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.36, 656.19 and 361.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.36, 656.19 and 361.14 is: 540.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.36 : 656.19 = 361.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.36/656.19 = 361.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.36x = 656.19 × 361.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.36x = 236,976.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,976.46/438.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.60

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