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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.41, 657.05 and 382.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.41, 657.05 and 382.54 is: 573.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.41 : 657.05 = 382.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.41/657.05 = 382.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.41x = 657.05 × 382.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.41x = 251,348.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,348.05/438.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.31

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