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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.70, 657.24 and 365.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.70, 657.24 and 365.80 is: 548.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.70 : 657.24 = 365.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.70/657.24 = 365.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.70x = 657.24 × 365.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.70x = 240,418.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,418.39/438.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.02

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