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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.12, 605.16 and 291.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.12, 605.16 and 291.09 is: 402.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.12 : 605.16 = 291.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.12/605.16 = 291.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.12x = 605.16 × 291.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.12x = 176,156.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,156.02/438.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.07

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