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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.54, 657.08 and 351.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.54, 657.08 and 351.41 is: 526.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.54 : 657.08 = 351.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.54/657.08 = 351.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.54x = 657.08 × 351.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.54x = 230,899.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,899.44/438.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.52

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