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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.36, 656.82 and 275.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.36, 656.82 and 275.55 is: 412.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.36 : 656.82 = 275.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.36/656.82 = 275.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.36x = 656.82 × 275.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.36x = 180,986.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,986.75/438.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.87

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