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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.63, 657.80 and 265.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.63, 657.80 and 265.42 is: 398.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.63 : 657.80 = 265.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.63/657.80 = 265.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.63x = 657.80 × 265.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.63x = 174,593.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,593.28/438.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.04

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