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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.63, 605.93 and 386.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.63, 605.93 and 386.39 is: 533.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.63 : 605.93 = 386.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.63/605.93 = 386.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.63x = 605.93 × 386.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.63x = 234,120.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,120.33/438.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.75

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