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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.57, 657.85 and 246.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.57, 657.85 and 246.33 is: 369.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.57 : 657.85 = 246.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.57/657.85 = 246.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.57x = 657.85 × 246.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.57x = 162,044.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,044.90/438.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.49

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