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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.45, 605.34 and 272.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.45, 605.34 and 272.82 is: 376.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.45 : 605.34 = 272.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.45/605.34 = 272.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.45x = 605.34 × 272.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.45x = 165,148.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,148.86/438.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.67

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