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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.20, 655.40 and 334.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.20, 655.40 and 334.32 is: 500.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.20 : 655.40 = 334.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.20/655.40 = 334.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.20x = 655.40 × 334.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.20x = 219,113.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,113.33/438.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.03

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