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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.96, 658.66 and 265.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.96, 658.66 and 265.70 is: 398.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.96 : 658.66 = 265.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.96/658.66 = 265.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.96x = 658.66 × 265.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.96x = 175,005.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,005.96/438.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.68

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