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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.23, 604.58 and 272.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.23, 604.58 and 272.27 is: 375.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.23 : 604.58 = 272.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.23/604.58 = 272.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.23x = 604.58 × 272.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.23x = 164,604.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,604.61/438.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.62

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