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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.60, 604.84 and 272.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.60, 604.84 and 272.69 is: 376.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.60 : 604.84 = 272.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.60/604.84 = 272.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.60x = 604.84 × 272.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.60x = 164,935.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,935.36/438.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.05

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