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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.67, 660.31 and 336.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.67, 660.31 and 336.61 is: 506.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.67 : 660.31 = 336.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.67/660.31 = 336.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.67x = 660.31 × 336.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.67x = 222,266.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,266.95/438.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.68

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