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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.48, 656.88 and 352

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.48, 656.88 and 352 is: 527.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.48 : 656.88 = 352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.48/656.88 = 352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.48x = 656.88 × 352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.48x = 231,221.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,221.76/438.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.33

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