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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.60, 605.25 and 272.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.60, 605.25 and 272.87 is: 376.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.60 : 605.25 = 272.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.60/605.25 = 272.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.60x = 605.25 × 272.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.60x = 165,151.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,151.54/438.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.54

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