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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.55, 656.87 and 366.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.55, 656.87 and 366.55 is: 549.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.55 : 656.87 = 366.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.55/656.87 = 366.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.55x = 656.87 × 366.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.55x = 240,773.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,773.87/438.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.02

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