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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.03, 604.13 and 373.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.03, 604.13 and 373.23 is: 514.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.03 : 604.13 = 373.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.03/604.13 = 373.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.03x = 604.13 × 373.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.03x = 225,477.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,477.57/438.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.75

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