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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.52, 656.88 and 330.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.52, 656.88 and 330.16 is: 494.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.52 : 656.88 = 330.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.52/656.88 = 330.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.52x = 656.88 × 330.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.52x = 216,875.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,875.50/438.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.56

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