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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.66, 657.45 and 336.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.66, 657.45 and 336.29 is: 504.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.66 : 657.45 = 336.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.66/657.45 = 336.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.66x = 657.45 × 336.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.66x = 221,090.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,090.57/438.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.01

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