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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.50, 656.73 and 381.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.50, 656.73 and 381.20 is: 570.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.50 : 656.73 = 381.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.50/656.73 = 381.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.50x = 656.73 × 381.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.50x = 250,342.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,342.19/438.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.91

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