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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.21, 604.39 and 290.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.21, 604.39 and 290.58 is: 400.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.21 : 604.39 = 290.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.21/604.39 = 290.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.21x = 604.39 × 290.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.21x = 175,623.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,623.65/438.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.78

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