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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.35, 658.44 and 347.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.35, 658.44 and 347.68 is: 522.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.35 : 658.44 = 347.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.35/658.44 = 347.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.35x = 658.44 × 347.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.35x = 228,924.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,924.61/438.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.24

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