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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.87, 658.07 and 273.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.87, 658.07 and 273.93 is: 410.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.87 : 658.07 = 273.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.87/658.07 = 273.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.87x = 658.07 × 273.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.87x = 180,263.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,263.75/438.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.75

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