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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.74, 657.17 and 207.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.74, 657.17 and 207.29 is: 310.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.74 : 657.17 = 207.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.74/657.17 = 207.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.74x = 657.17 × 207.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.74x = 136,223.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,223.62/438.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.49

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