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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.66, 658.22 and 292.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.66, 658.22 and 292.52 is: 438.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.66 : 658.22 = 292.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.66/658.22 = 292.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.66x = 658.22 × 292.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.66x = 192,541.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,541.05/438.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.93

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