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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.88, 658.09 and 352.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.88, 658.09 and 352.01 is: 527.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.88 : 658.09 = 352.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.88/658.09 = 352.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.88x = 658.09 × 352.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.88x = 231,654.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,654.26/438.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.83

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