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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.28, 604.80 and 272.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.28, 604.80 and 272.49 is: 376.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.28 : 604.80 = 272.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.28/604.80 = 272.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.28x = 604.80 × 272.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.28x = 164,803.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,803.09/438.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.02

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