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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.53, 658.47 and 356.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.53, 658.47 and 356.59 is: 535.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.53 : 658.47 = 356.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.53/658.47 = 356.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.53x = 658.47 × 356.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.53x = 234,803.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,803.82/438.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.43

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