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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.54, 658.48 and 356.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.54, 658.48 and 356.58 is: 535.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.54 : 658.48 = 356.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.54/658.48 = 356.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.54x = 658.48 × 356.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.54x = 234,800.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,800.80/438.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.41

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