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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.69, 657.36 and 347.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.69, 657.36 and 347.16 is: 520.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.69 : 657.36 = 347.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.69/657.36 = 347.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.69x = 657.36 × 347.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.69x = 228,209.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,209.10/438.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.21

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