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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.40, 656.40 and 342.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.40, 656.40 and 342.40 is: 512.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.40 : 656.40 = 342.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.40/656.40 = 342.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.40x = 656.40 × 342.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.40x = 224,751.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,751.36/438.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.66

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