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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.28, 604.94 and 270.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.28, 604.94 and 270.29 is: 373.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.28 : 604.94 = 270.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.28/604.94 = 270.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.28x = 604.94 × 270.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.28x = 163,509.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,509.39/438.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.07

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