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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.50, 658.09 and 387.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.50, 658.09 and 387.24 is: 581.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.50 : 658.09 = 387.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.50/658.09 = 387.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.50x = 658.09 × 387.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.50x = 254,838.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,838.77/438.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.16

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