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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.87, 657.67 and 243.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.87, 657.67 and 243.96 is: 365.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.87 : 657.67 = 243.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.87/657.67 = 243.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.87x = 657.67 × 243.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.87x = 160,445.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,445.17/438.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.59

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