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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.42, 606.48 and 386.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.42, 606.48 and 386.70 is: 534.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.42 : 606.48 = 386.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.42/606.48 = 386.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.42x = 606.48 × 386.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.42x = 234,525.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,525.82/438.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.93

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