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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.46, 658.16 and 265.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.46, 658.16 and 265.55 is: 398.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.46 : 658.16 = 265.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.46/658.16 = 265.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.46x = 658.16 × 265.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.46x = 174,770.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,770.77/438.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.60

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