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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.76, 657.85 and 207.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.76, 657.85 and 207.54 is: 311.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.76 : 657.85 = 207.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.76/657.85 = 207.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.76x = 657.85 × 207.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.76x = 136,530.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,530.19/438.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.17

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