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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.84, 656.70 and 265.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.84, 656.70 and 265.38 is: 397.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.84 : 656.70 = 265.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.84/656.70 = 265.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.84x = 656.70 × 265.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.84x = 174,275.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,275.05/438.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.13

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