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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.65, 657.50 and 335.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.65, 657.50 and 335.63 is: 503.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.65 : 657.50 = 335.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.65/657.50 = 335.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.65x = 657.50 × 335.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.65x = 220,671.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,671.76/438.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.08

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