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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.36, 656.58 and 275.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.36, 656.58 and 275.58 is: 412.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.36 : 656.58 = 275.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.36/656.58 = 275.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.36x = 656.58 × 275.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.36x = 180,940.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,940.32/438.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.77

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