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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.65, 657.64 and 265.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.65, 657.64 and 265.28 is: 397.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.65 : 657.64 = 265.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.65/657.64 = 265.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.65x = 657.64 × 265.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.65x = 174,455.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,455.45/438.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.71

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