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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.62, 658.34 and 336.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.62, 658.34 and 336.16 is: 504.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.62 : 658.34 = 336.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.62/658.34 = 336.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.62x = 658.34 × 336.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.62x = 221,306.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,306.77/438.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.55

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