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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.72, 658.08 and 247.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.72, 658.08 and 247.56 is: 371.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.72 : 658.08 = 247.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.72/658.08 = 247.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.72x = 658.08 × 247.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.72x = 162,914.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,914.28/438.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.34

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