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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.78, 657.80 and 243.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.78, 657.80 and 243.56 is: 365.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.78 : 657.80 = 243.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.78/657.80 = 243.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.78x = 657.80 × 243.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.78x = 160,213.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,213.77/438.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.13

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