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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.56, 604.65 and 272.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.56, 604.65 and 272.49 is: 375.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.56 : 604.65 = 272.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.56/604.65 = 272.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.56x = 604.65 × 272.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.56x = 164,760.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,760.00/438.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.68

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