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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.90, 657.79 and 244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.90, 657.79 and 244 is: 365.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.90 : 657.79 = 244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.90/657.79 = 244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.90x = 657.79 × 244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.90x = 160,500.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,500.76/438.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.69

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