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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.36, 657.72 and 336.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.36, 657.72 and 336.30 is: 504.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.36 : 657.72 = 336.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.36/657.72 = 336.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.36x = 657.72 × 336.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.36x = 221,191.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,191.24/438.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.59

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