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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.01, 604.73 and 290.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.01, 604.73 and 290.79 is: 401.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.01 : 604.73 = 290.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.01/604.73 = 290.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.01x = 604.73 × 290.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.01x = 175,850.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,850.16/438.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.48

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