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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.23, 603.65 and 376.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.23, 603.65 and 376.27 is: 518.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.23 : 603.65 = 376.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.23/603.65 = 376.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.23x = 603.65 × 376.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.23x = 227,134.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,134.82/438.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.30

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