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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.28, 604.74 and 280.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.28, 604.74 and 280.92 is: 387.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.28 : 604.74 = 280.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.28/604.74 = 280.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.28x = 604.74 × 280.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.28x = 169,883.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,883.56/438.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.61

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