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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.69, 657.36 and 275.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.69, 657.36 and 275.97 is: 413.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.69 : 657.36 = 275.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.69/657.36 = 275.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.69x = 657.36 × 275.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.69x = 181,411.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,411.64/438.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.53

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