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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.92, 657.28 and 276.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.92, 657.28 and 276.08 is: 413.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.92 : 657.28 = 276.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.92/657.28 = 276.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.92x = 657.28 × 276.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.92x = 181,461.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,461.86/438.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.43

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