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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.37, 657.90 and 387.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.37, 657.90 and 387.11 is: 580.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.37 : 657.90 = 387.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.37/657.90 = 387.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.37x = 657.90 × 387.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.37x = 254,679.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,679.67/438.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.97

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