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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.37, 656.64 and 276.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.37, 656.64 and 276.16 is: 413.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.37 : 656.64 = 276.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.37/656.64 = 276.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.37x = 656.64 × 276.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.37x = 181,337.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,337.70/438.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.66

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