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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.18, 604.41 and 270.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.18, 604.41 and 270.09 is: 372.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.18 : 604.41 = 270.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.18/604.41 = 270.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.18x = 604.41 × 270.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.18x = 163,245.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,245.10/438.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.55

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