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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.06, 655.56 and 346.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.06, 655.56 and 346.26 is: 518.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.06 : 655.56 = 346.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.06/655.56 = 346.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.06x = 655.56 × 346.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.06x = 226,994.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,994.21/438.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.18

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