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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.16, 605.28 and 372.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.16, 605.28 and 372.64 is: 514.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.16 : 605.28 = 372.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.16/605.28 = 372.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.16x = 605.28 × 372.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.16x = 225,551.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,551.54/438.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.77

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