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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.51, 605.70 and 383.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.51, 605.70 and 383.31 is: 529.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.51 : 605.70 = 383.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.51/605.70 = 383.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.51x = 605.70 × 383.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.51x = 232,170.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,170.87/438.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.45

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