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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.82, 656.91 and 276.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.82, 656.91 and 276.01 is: 413.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.82 : 656.91 = 276.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.82/656.91 = 276.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.82x = 656.91 × 276.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.82x = 181,312.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,312.09/438.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.18

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