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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.11, 655.13 and 339.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.11, 655.13 and 339.49 is: 507.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.11 : 655.13 = 339.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.11/655.13 = 339.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.11x = 655.13 × 339.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.11x = 222,410.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,410.08/438.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.66

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