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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.91, 658.13 and 273.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.91, 658.13 and 273.97 is: 410.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.91 : 658.13 = 273.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.91/658.13 = 273.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.91x = 658.13 × 273.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.91x = 180,307.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,307.33/438.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.81

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