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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.86, 657.42 and 265.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.86, 657.42 and 265.01 is: 396.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.86 : 657.42 = 265.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.86/657.42 = 265.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.86x = 657.42 × 265.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.86x = 174,222.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,222.87/438.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.99

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