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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.14, 656.73 and 335.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.14, 656.73 and 335.16 is: 502.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.14 : 656.73 = 335.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.14/656.73 = 335.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.14x = 656.73 × 335.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.14x = 220,109.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,109.63/438.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.37

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