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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.56, 658.23 and 392.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.56, 658.23 and 392.21 is: 588.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.56 : 658.23 = 392.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.56/658.23 = 392.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.56x = 658.23 × 392.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.56x = 258,164.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,164.39/438.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.66

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