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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.20, 604.84 and 272.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.20, 604.84 and 272.32 is: 375.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.20 : 604.84 = 272.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.20/604.84 = 272.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.20x = 604.84 × 272.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.20x = 164,710.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,710.03/438.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.88

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