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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.22, 604.80 and 364.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.22, 604.80 and 364.41 is: 502.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.22 : 604.80 = 364.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.22/604.80 = 364.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.22x = 604.80 × 364.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.22x = 220,395.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,395.17/438.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.93

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