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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.68, 657.18 and 353.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.68, 657.18 and 353.72 is: 529.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.68 : 657.18 = 353.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.68/657.18 = 353.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.68x = 657.18 × 353.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.68x = 232,457.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,457.71/438.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.90

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