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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.56, 657.84 and 353.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.56, 657.84 and 353.60 is: 530.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.56 : 657.84 = 353.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.56/657.84 = 353.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.56x = 657.84 × 353.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.56x = 232,612.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,612.22/438.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.40

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