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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.49, 657.82 and 366.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.49, 657.82 and 366.85 is: 550.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.49 : 657.82 = 366.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.49/657.82 = 366.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.49x = 657.82 × 366.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.49x = 241,317.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,317.98/438.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.34

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