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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.57, 657.26 and 243.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.57, 657.26 and 243.27 is: 364.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.57 : 657.26 = 243.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.57/657.26 = 243.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.57x = 657.26 × 243.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.57x = 159,890.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,890.42/438.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.57

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