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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.92, 657.42 and 267.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.92, 657.42 and 267.56 is: 400.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.92 : 657.42 = 267.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.92/657.42 = 267.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.92x = 657.42 × 267.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.92x = 175,899.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,899.30/438.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.75

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