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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.59, 657.63 and 373.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.59, 657.63 and 373.62 is: 560.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.59 : 657.63 = 373.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.59/657.63 = 373.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.59x = 657.63 × 373.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.59x = 245,706.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,706.19/438.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.22

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