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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.76, 656.52 and 361.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.76, 656.52 and 361.00 is: 540.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.76 : 656.52 = 361.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.76/656.52 = 361.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.76x = 656.52 × 361.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.76x = 237,000.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,000.27/438.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.16

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