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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.45, 604.80 and 272.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.45, 604.80 and 272.54 is: 375.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.45 : 604.80 = 272.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.45/604.80 = 272.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.45x = 604.80 × 272.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.45x = 164,834.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,834.73/438.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.95

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