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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.35, 656.51 and 340.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.35, 656.51 and 340.34 is: 509.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.35 : 656.51 = 340.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.35/656.51 = 340.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.35x = 656.51 × 340.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.35x = 223,431.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,431.63/438.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.72

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