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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.41, 603.65 and 376.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.41, 603.65 and 376.25 is: 518.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.41 : 603.65 = 376.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.41/603.65 = 376.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.41x = 603.65 × 376.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.41x = 227,121.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,121.23/438.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.05

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