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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.88, 658 and 265.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.88, 658 and 265.68 is: 398.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.88 : 658 = 265.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.88/658 = 265.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.88x = 658 × 265.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.88x = 174,817.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,817.44/438.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.33

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