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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.14, 656.71 and 341.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.14, 656.71 and 341.35 is: 511.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.14 : 656.71 = 341.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.14/656.71 = 341.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.14x = 656.71 × 341.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.14x = 224,165.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,165.46/438.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.63

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