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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.42, 657.75 and 246.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.42, 657.75 and 246.18 is: 369.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.42 : 657.75 = 246.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.42/657.75 = 246.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.42x = 657.75 × 246.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.42x = 161,924.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,924.90/438.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.34

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