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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.88, 657.36 and 293.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.88, 657.36 and 293.92 is: 440.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.88 : 657.36 = 293.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.88/657.36 = 293.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.88x = 657.36 × 293.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.88x = 193,211.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,211.25/438.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.24

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