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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.82, 658.09 and 341.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.82, 658.09 and 341.43 is: 512.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.82 : 658.09 = 341.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.82/658.09 = 341.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.82x = 658.09 × 341.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.82x = 224,692.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,692.46/438.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.03

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