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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.13, 604.65 and 290.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.13, 604.65 and 290.51 is: 400.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.13 : 604.65 = 290.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.13/604.65 = 290.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.13x = 604.65 × 290.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.13x = 175,656.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,656.87/438.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.92

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