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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.89, 659.34 and 362.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.89, 659.34 and 362.14 is: 544.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.89 : 659.34 = 362.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.89/659.34 = 362.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.89x = 659.34 × 362.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.89x = 238,771.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,771.74/438.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.04

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