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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.67, 657.54 and 336.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.67, 657.54 and 336.40 is: 504.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.67 : 657.54 = 336.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.67/657.54 = 336.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.67x = 657.54 × 336.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.67x = 221,196.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,196.46/438.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.24

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