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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.94, 657.26 and 370.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.94, 657.26 and 370.29 is: 554.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.94 : 657.26 = 370.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.94/657.26 = 370.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.94x = 657.26 × 370.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.94x = 243,376.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,376.81/438.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.46

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