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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.55, 657.15 and 369.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.55, 657.15 and 369.70 is: 553.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.55 : 657.15 = 369.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.55/657.15 = 369.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.55x = 657.15 × 369.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.55x = 242,948.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,948.36/438.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.98

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