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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.26, 655.56 and 334.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.26, 655.56 and 334.40 is: 500.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.26 : 655.56 = 334.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.26/655.56 = 334.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.26x = 655.56 × 334.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.26x = 219,215.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,215.99/438.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.20

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