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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.45, 656.42 and 373.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.45, 656.42 and 373.07 is: 558.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.45 : 656.42 = 373.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.45/656.42 = 373.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.45x = 656.42 × 373.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.45x = 244,890.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,890.39/438.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.54

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