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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.01, 603.45 and 364.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.01, 603.45 and 364.10 is: 501.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.01 : 603.45 = 364.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.01/603.45 = 364.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.01x = 603.45 × 364.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.01x = 219,713.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,713.13/438.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.62

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