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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.95, 657.80 and 263.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.95, 657.80 and 263.33 is: 394.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.95 : 657.80 = 263.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.95/657.80 = 263.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.95x = 657.80 × 263.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.95x = 173,213.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,213.87/438.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.61

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