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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.61, 657.77 and 243.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.61, 657.77 and 243.91 is: 365.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.61 : 657.77 = 243.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.61/657.77 = 243.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.61x = 657.77 × 243.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.61x = 160,436.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,436.68/438.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.78

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