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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.82, 657.36 and 265.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.82, 657.36 and 265.52 is: 397.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.82 : 657.36 = 265.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.82/657.36 = 265.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.82x = 657.36 × 265.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.82x = 174,542.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,542.23/438.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.75

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