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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.50, 605.17 and 327.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.50, 605.17 and 327.78 is: 452.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.50 : 605.17 = 327.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.50/605.17 = 327.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.50x = 605.17 × 327.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.50x = 198,362.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,362.62/438.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.37

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