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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.40, 604.52 and 376.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.40, 604.52 and 376.44 is: 519.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.40 : 604.52 = 376.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.40/604.52 = 376.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.40x = 604.52 × 376.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.40x = 227,565.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,565.51/438.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.08

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