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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.79, 655.49 and 338.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.79, 655.49 and 338.78 is: 508.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.79 : 655.49 = 338.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.79/655.49 = 338.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.79x = 655.49 × 338.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.79x = 222,069.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,069.39/436.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.41

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