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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.86, 657.74 and 383.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.86, 657.74 and 383.89 is: 575.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.86 : 657.74 = 383.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.86/657.74 = 383.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.86x = 657.74 × 383.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.86x = 252,500.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,500.36/438.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.35

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