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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.40, 576.41 and 438.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.40, 576.41 and 438.40 is: 576.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.40 : 576.41 = 438.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.40/576.41 = 438.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.40x = 576.41 × 438.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.40x = 252,698.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,698.14/438.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.41

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