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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.12, 603.28 and 375.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.12, 603.28 and 375.80 is: 517.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.12 : 603.28 = 375.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.12/603.28 = 375.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.12x = 603.28 × 375.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.12x = 226,712.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,712.62/438.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.47

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