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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.84, 658.44 and 265.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.84, 658.44 and 265.62 is: 398.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.84 : 658.44 = 265.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.84/658.44 = 265.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.84x = 658.44 × 265.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.84x = 174,894.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,894.83/438.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.54

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