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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.56, 658.02 and 265.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.56, 658.02 and 265.22 is: 397.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.56 : 658.02 = 265.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.56/658.02 = 265.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.56x = 658.02 × 265.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.56x = 174,520.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,520.06/438.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.94

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