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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.58, 604.87 and 272.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.58, 604.87 and 272.63 is: 376.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.58 : 604.87 = 272.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.58/604.87 = 272.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.58x = 604.87 × 272.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.58x = 164,905.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,905.71/438.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.00

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