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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.48, 656.91 and 361.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.48, 656.91 and 361.62 is: 541.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.48 : 656.91 = 361.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.48/656.91 = 361.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.48x = 656.91 × 361.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.48x = 237,551.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,551.79/438.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.76

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