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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.67, 659.45 and 366.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.67, 659.45 and 366.67 is: 551.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.67 : 659.45 = 366.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.67/659.45 = 366.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.67x = 659.45 × 366.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.67x = 241,800.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,800.53/438.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.21

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