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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.39, 604.93 and 270.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.39, 604.93 and 270.31 is: 373.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.39 : 604.93 = 270.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.39/604.93 = 270.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.39x = 604.93 × 270.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.39x = 163,517.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,517.28/438.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.00

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