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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.36, 604.80 and 270.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.36, 604.80 and 270.28 is: 372.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.36 : 604.80 = 270.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.36/604.80 = 270.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.36x = 604.80 × 270.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.36x = 163,465.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,465.34/438.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.90

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