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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.16, 604.38 and 365.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.16, 604.38 and 365.32 is: 503.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.16 : 604.38 = 365.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.16/604.38 = 365.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.16x = 604.38 × 365.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.16x = 220,792.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,792.10/438.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.91

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