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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.04, 604.29 and 280.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.04, 604.29 and 280.59 is: 387.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.04 : 604.29 = 280.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.04/604.29 = 280.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.04x = 604.29 × 280.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.04x = 169,557.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,557.73/438.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.08

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