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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.20, 604.73 and 290.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.20, 604.73 and 290.73 is: 401.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.20 : 604.73 = 290.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.20/604.73 = 290.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.20x = 604.73 × 290.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.20x = 175,811.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,811.70/438.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.22

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