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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.80, 657.51 and 276.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.80, 657.51 and 276.14 is: 413.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.80 : 657.51 = 276.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.80/657.51 = 276.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.80x = 657.51 × 276.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.80x = 181,564.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,564.81/438.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.78

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