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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.64, 654.74 and 381.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.64, 654.74 and 381.28 is: 569.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.64 : 654.74 = 381.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.64/654.74 = 381.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.64x = 654.74 × 381.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.64x = 249,639.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,639.27/438.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.12

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