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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.25, 605.06 and 272.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.25, 605.06 and 272.70 is: 376.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.25 : 605.06 = 272.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.25/605.06 = 272.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.25x = 605.06 × 272.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.25x = 164,999.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,999.86/438.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.50

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