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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.80, 656.92 and 275.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.80, 656.92 and 275.92 is: 413.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.80 : 656.92 = 275.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.80/656.92 = 275.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.80x = 656.92 × 275.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.80x = 181,257.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,257.37/438.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.08

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