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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.44, 656.02 and 397.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.44, 656.02 and 397.92 is: 595.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.44 : 656.02 = 397.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.44/656.02 = 397.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.44x = 656.02 × 397.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.44x = 261,043.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,043.48/438.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.39

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