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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.80, 661.22 and 363.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.80, 661.22 and 363.45 is: 547.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.80 : 661.22 = 363.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.80/661.22 = 363.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.80x = 661.22 × 363.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.80x = 240,318.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,318.59/438.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.68

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