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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.02, 602.57 and 384.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.02, 602.57 and 384.62 is: 529.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.02 : 602.57 = 384.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.02/602.57 = 384.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.02x = 602.57 × 384.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.02x = 231,755.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,755.54/438.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.10

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