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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.06, 604.32 and 288.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.06, 604.32 and 288.60 is: 398.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.06 : 604.32 = 288.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.06/604.32 = 288.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.06x = 604.32 × 288.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.06x = 174,406.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,406.75/438.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.13

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