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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.24, 604.23 and 290.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.24, 604.23 and 290.61 is: 400.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.24 : 604.23 = 290.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.24/604.23 = 290.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.24x = 604.23 × 290.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.24x = 175,595.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,595.28/438.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.68

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