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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.16, 604.68 and 272.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.16, 604.68 and 272.38 is: 375.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.16 : 604.68 = 272.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.16/604.68 = 272.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.16x = 604.68 × 272.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.16x = 164,702.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,702.74/438.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.90

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