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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.36, 604.83 and 290.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.36, 604.83 and 290.94 is: 401.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.36 : 604.83 = 290.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.36/604.83 = 290.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.36x = 604.83 × 290.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.36x = 175,969.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,969.24/438.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.43

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