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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.57, 657.23 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.57, 657.23 and 335.52 is: 502.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.57 : 657.23 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.57/657.23 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.57x = 657.23 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.57x = 220,512.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,512.13/438.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.80

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