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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.62, 605.23 and 270.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.62, 605.23 and 270.65 is: 373.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.62 : 605.23 = 270.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.62/605.23 = 270.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.62x = 605.23 × 270.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.62x = 163,809.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,809.09/438.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.47

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