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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.55, 605.12 and 270.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.55, 605.12 and 270.44 is: 373.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.55 : 605.12 = 270.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.55/605.12 = 270.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.55x = 605.12 × 270.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.55x = 163,648.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,648.65/438.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.16

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