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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.36, 657.58 and 357.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.36, 657.58 and 357.78 is: 536.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.36 : 657.58 = 357.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.36/657.58 = 357.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.36x = 657.58 × 357.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.36x = 235,268.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,268.97/438.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.70

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