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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.24, 604.40 and 291.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.24, 604.40 and 291.08 is: 401.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.24 : 604.40 = 291.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.24/604.40 = 291.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.24x = 604.40 × 291.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.24x = 175,928.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,928.75/438.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.44

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