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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.41, 657.90 and 347.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.41, 657.90 and 347.69 is: 521.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.41 : 657.90 = 347.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.41/657.90 = 347.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.41x = 657.90 × 347.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.41x = 228,741.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,741.96/438.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.76

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