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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.16, 604.45 and 280.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.16, 604.45 and 280.72 is: 387.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.16 : 604.45 = 280.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.16/604.45 = 280.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.16x = 604.45 × 280.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.16x = 169,681.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,681.20/438.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.26

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