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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.21, 655.70 and 341.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.21, 655.70 and 341.01 is: 510.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.21 : 655.70 = 341.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.21/655.70 = 341.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.21x = 655.70 × 341.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.21x = 223,598.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,598.55/438.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.25

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