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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.07, 604.50 and 272.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.07, 604.50 and 272.22 is: 375.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.07 : 604.50 = 272.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.07/604.50 = 272.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.07x = 604.50 × 272.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.07x = 164,556.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,556.99/438.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.64

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