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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.27, 604.53 and 280.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.27, 604.53 and 280.95 is: 387.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.27 : 604.53 = 280.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.27/604.53 = 280.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.27x = 604.53 × 280.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.27x = 169,842.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,842.70/438.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.53

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