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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.86, 656.69 and 264.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.86, 656.69 and 264.89 is: 396.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.86 : 656.69 = 264.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.86/656.69 = 264.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.86x = 656.69 × 264.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.86x = 173,946.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,946.01/438.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.36

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