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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.70, 658.26 and 276.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.70, 658.26 and 276.52 is: 414.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.70 : 658.26 = 276.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.70/658.26 = 276.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.70x = 658.26 × 276.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.70x = 182,022.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,022.06/438.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.91

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