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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.80, 657.24 and 366.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.80, 657.24 and 366.80 is: 549.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.80 : 657.24 = 366.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.80/657.24 = 366.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.80x = 657.24 × 366.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.80x = 241,075.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,075.63/438.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.40

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