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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.76, 657.18 and 352.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.76, 657.18 and 352.68 is: 528.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.76 : 657.18 = 352.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.76/657.18 = 352.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.76x = 657.18 × 352.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.76x = 231,774.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,774.24/438.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.25

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