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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.72, 657.54 and 366.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.72, 657.54 and 366.36 is: 549.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.72 : 657.54 = 366.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.72/657.54 = 366.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.72x = 657.54 × 366.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.72x = 240,896.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,896.35/438.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.09

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