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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.99, 657.99 and 243.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.99, 657.99 and 243.87 is: 365.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.99 : 657.99 = 243.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.99/657.99 = 243.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.99x = 657.99 × 243.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.99x = 160,464.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,464.02/438.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.53

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