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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.84, 657.30 and 381.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.84, 657.30 and 381.06 is: 570.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.84 : 657.30 = 381.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.84/657.30 = 381.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.84x = 657.30 × 381.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.84x = 250,470.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,470.74/438.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.76

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