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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.88, 656.96 and 378.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.88, 656.96 and 378.08 is: 565.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.88 : 656.96 = 378.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.88/656.96 = 378.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.88x = 656.96 × 378.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.88x = 248,383.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,383.44/438.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.95

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