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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.44, 604.87 and 281.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.44, 604.87 and 281.03 is: 387.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.44 : 604.87 = 281.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.44/604.87 = 281.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.44x = 604.87 × 281.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.44x = 169,982.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,982.89/438.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.70

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