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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.74, 658.13 and 374.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.74, 658.13 and 374.19 is: 561.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.74 : 658.13 = 374.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.74/658.13 = 374.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.74x = 658.13 × 374.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.74x = 246,266.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,266.60/438.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.31

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