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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.93, 657.77 and 274.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.93, 657.77 and 274.32 is: 411.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.93 : 657.77 = 274.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.93/657.77 = 274.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.93x = 657.77 × 274.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.93x = 180,438.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,438.09/438.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.09

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