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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.44, 656.16 and 375.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.44, 656.16 and 375.08 is: 561.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.44 : 656.16 = 375.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.44/656.16 = 375.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.44x = 656.16 × 375.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.44x = 246,112.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,112.49/438.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.34

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