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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.93, 659.25 and 336.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.93, 659.25 and 336.92 is: 506.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.93 : 659.25 = 336.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.93/659.25 = 336.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.93x = 659.25 × 336.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.93x = 222,111.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,111.21/438.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.03

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