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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.86, 658.30 and 267.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.86, 658.30 and 267.98 is: 401.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.86 : 658.30 = 267.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.86/658.30 = 267.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.86x = 658.30 × 267.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.86x = 176,411.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,411.23/438.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.98

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