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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.92, 656.45 and 390.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.92, 656.45 and 390.52 is: 584.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.92 : 656.45 = 390.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.92/656.45 = 390.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.92x = 656.45 × 390.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.92x = 256,359.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,359.38/438.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.07

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