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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.64, 605.27 and 270.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.64, 605.27 and 270.56 is: 373.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.64 : 605.27 = 270.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.64/605.27 = 270.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.64x = 605.27 × 270.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.64x = 163,764.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,764.04/438.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.35

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