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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.39, 657.78 and 357.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.39, 657.78 and 357.39 is: 536.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.39 : 657.78 = 357.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.39/657.78 = 357.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.39x = 657.78 × 357.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.39x = 235,083.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,083.99/438.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.24

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