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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.61, 657.34 and 377.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.61, 657.34 and 377.32 is: 565.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.61 : 657.34 = 377.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.61/657.34 = 377.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.61x = 657.34 × 377.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.61x = 248,027.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,027.53/438.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.49

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