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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.85, 658.06 and 352.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.85, 658.06 and 352.35 is: 528.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.85 : 658.06 = 352.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.85/658.06 = 352.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.85x = 658.06 × 352.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.85x = 231,866.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,866.56/438.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.35

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