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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.94, 658.41 and 246.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.94, 658.41 and 246.70 is: 370.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.94 : 658.41 = 246.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.94/658.41 = 246.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.94x = 658.41 × 246.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.94x = 162,429.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,429.75/438.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.05

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