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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.62, 605.37 and 401.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.62, 605.37 and 401.55 is: 554.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.62 : 605.37 = 401.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.62/605.37 = 401.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.62x = 605.37 × 401.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.62x = 243,086.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,086.32/438.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.21

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