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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.71, 656.45 and 341.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.71, 656.45 and 341.51 is: 511.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.71 : 656.45 = 341.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.71/656.45 = 341.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.71x = 656.45 × 341.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.71x = 224,182.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,182.53/438.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.00

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