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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.02, 658.26 and 331.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.02, 658.26 and 331.10 is: 497.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.02 : 658.26 = 331.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.02/658.26 = 331.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.02x = 658.26 × 331.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.02x = 217,949.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,949.89/438.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.58

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