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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.55, 656.97 and 335.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.55, 656.97 and 335.68 is: 502.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.55 : 656.97 = 335.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.55/656.97 = 335.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.55x = 656.97 × 335.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.55x = 220,531.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,531.69/438.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.87

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