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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.56, 605.19 and 272.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.56, 605.19 and 272.78 is: 376.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.56 : 605.19 = 272.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.56/605.19 = 272.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.56x = 605.19 × 272.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.56x = 165,080.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,080.70/438.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.41

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