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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.33, 657.24 and 329.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.33, 657.24 and 329.90 is: 494.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.33 : 657.24 = 329.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.33/657.24 = 329.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.33x = 657.24 × 329.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.33x = 216,820.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,820.19/438.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.65

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