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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.39, 657.54 and 365.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.39, 657.54 and 365.73 is: 548.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.39 : 657.54 = 365.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.39/657.54 = 365.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.39x = 657.54 × 365.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.39x = 240,481.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,481.19/438.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.55

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