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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.36, 603.80 and 368.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.36, 603.80 and 368.34 is: 507.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.36 : 603.80 = 368.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.36/603.80 = 368.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.36x = 603.80 × 368.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.36x = 222,403.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,403.69/438.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.35

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