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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.62, 657.26 and 265.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.62, 657.26 and 265.09 is: 397.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.62 : 657.26 = 265.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.62/657.26 = 265.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.62x = 657.26 × 265.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.62x = 174,229.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,229.77/438.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.23

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