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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.80, 657.30 and 246.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.80, 657.30 and 246.02 is: 368.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.80 : 657.30 = 246.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.80/657.30 = 246.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.80x = 657.30 × 246.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.80x = 161,708.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,708.95/438.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.53

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