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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.78, 658.17 and 246.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.78, 658.17 and 246.18 is: 369.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.78 : 658.17 = 246.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.78/658.17 = 246.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.78x = 658.17 × 246.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.78x = 162,028.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,028.29/438.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.27

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