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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.83, 657.29 and 275.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.83, 657.29 and 275.72 is: 412.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.83 : 657.29 = 275.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.83/657.29 = 275.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.83x = 657.29 × 275.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.83x = 181,223.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,223.33/438.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.97

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