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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.75, 656.95 and 386.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.75, 656.95 and 386.85 is: 579.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.75 : 656.95 = 386.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.75/656.95 = 386.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.75x = 656.95 × 386.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.75x = 254,136.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,136.86/438.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.24

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