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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.45, 657.53 and 341.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.45, 657.53 and 341.06 is: 511.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.45 : 657.53 = 341.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.45/657.53 = 341.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.45x = 657.53 × 341.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.45x = 224,252.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,252.19/438.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.47

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