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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.08, 605.17 and 398.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.08, 605.17 and 398.67 is: 550.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.08 : 605.17 = 398.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.08/605.17 = 398.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.08x = 605.17 × 398.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.08x = 241,261.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,261.13/438.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.72

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