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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.75, 657.72 and 265.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.75, 657.72 and 265.41 is: 397.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.75 : 657.72 = 265.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.75/657.72 = 265.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.75x = 657.72 × 265.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.75x = 174,565.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,565.47/438.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.87

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