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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.63, 605.34 and 272.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.63, 605.34 and 272.94 is: 376.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.63 : 605.34 = 272.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.63/605.34 = 272.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.63x = 605.34 × 272.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.63x = 165,221.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,221.50/438.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.68

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