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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.00, 604.68 and 272.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.00, 604.68 and 272.42 is: 376.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.00 : 604.68 = 272.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.00/604.68 = 272.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.00x = 604.68 × 272.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.00x = 164,727.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,727.42/438.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.09

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