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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.62, 657.32 and 243.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.62, 657.32 and 243.61 is: 365.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.62 : 657.32 = 243.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.62/657.32 = 243.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.62x = 657.32 × 243.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.62x = 160,126.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,126.86/438.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.07

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