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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.81, 657.54 and 389.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.81, 657.54 and 389.82 is: 584.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.81 : 657.54 = 389.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.81/657.54 = 389.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.81x = 657.54 × 389.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.81x = 256,322.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,322.24/438.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.13

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