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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.57, 656.82 and 347.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.57, 656.82 and 347.00 is: 519.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.57 : 656.82 = 347.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.57/656.82 = 347.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.57x = 656.82 × 347.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.57x = 227,913.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,913.26/438.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.67

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