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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.44, 658.56 and 335.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.44, 658.56 and 335.36 is: 503.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.44 : 658.56 = 335.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.44/658.56 = 335.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.44x = 658.56 × 335.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.44x = 220,857.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,857.59/438.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.74

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