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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.10, 604.68 and 290.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.10, 604.68 and 290.74 is: 401.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.10 : 604.68 = 290.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.10/604.68 = 290.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.10x = 604.68 × 290.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.10x = 175,804.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,804.66/438.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.29

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