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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.09, 604.67 and 282.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.09, 604.67 and 282.57 is: 390.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.09 : 604.67 = 282.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.09/604.67 = 282.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.09x = 604.67 × 282.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.09x = 170,861.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,861.60/438.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.01

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