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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.65, 657.92 and 365.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.65, 657.92 and 365.98 is: 548.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.65 : 657.92 = 365.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.65/657.92 = 365.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.65x = 657.92 × 365.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.65x = 240,783.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,783.73/438.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.93

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