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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.60, 657.28 and 357.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.60, 657.28 and 357.60 is: 535.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.60 : 657.28 = 357.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.60/657.28 = 357.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.60x = 657.28 × 357.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.60x = 235,043.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,043.33/438.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.89

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