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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.50, 656.84 and 275.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.50, 656.84 and 275.40 is: 412.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.50 : 656.84 = 275.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.50/656.84 = 275.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.50x = 656.84 × 275.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.50x = 180,894.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,894.42/438.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.53

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