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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.15, 657.24 and 335.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.15, 657.24 and 335.62 is: 503.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.15 : 657.24 = 335.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.15/657.24 = 335.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.15x = 657.24 × 335.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.15x = 220,582.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,582.89/438.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.44

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