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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.44, 657.66 and 245.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.44, 657.66 and 245.96 is: 368.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.44 : 657.66 = 245.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.44/657.66 = 245.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.44x = 657.66 × 245.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.44x = 161,758.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,758.05/438.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.94

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