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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.88, 657 and 361.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.88, 657 and 361.52 is: 541.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.88 : 657 = 361.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.88/657 = 361.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.88x = 657 × 361.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.88x = 237,518.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,518.64/438.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.19

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