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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.28, 605.12 and 291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.28, 605.12 and 291.20 is: 402.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.28 : 605.12 = 291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.28/605.12 = 291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.28x = 605.12 × 291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.28x = 176,210.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,210.94/438.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.05

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