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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.80, 657.60 and 357.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.80, 657.60 and 357.80 is: 536.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.80 : 657.60 = 357.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.80/657.60 = 357.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.80x = 657.60 × 357.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.80x = 235,289.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,289.28/438.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.21

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