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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.70, 658.33 and 265.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.70, 658.33 and 265.34 is: 398.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.70 : 658.33 = 265.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.70/658.33 = 265.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.70x = 658.33 × 265.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.70x = 174,681.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,681.28/438.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.18

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