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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.36, 657.65 and 364.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.36, 657.65 and 364.84 is: 547.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.36 : 657.65 = 364.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.36/657.65 = 364.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.36x = 657.65 × 364.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.36x = 239,936.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,936.29/438.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.35

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