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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.18, 604.10 and 375.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.18, 604.10 and 375.74 is: 518.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.18 : 604.10 = 375.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.18/604.10 = 375.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.18x = 604.10 × 375.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.18x = 226,984.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,984.53/438.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.02

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