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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.65, 605.16 and 272.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.65, 605.16 and 272.93 is: 376.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.65 : 605.16 = 272.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.65/605.16 = 272.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.65x = 605.16 × 272.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.65x = 165,166.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,166.32/438.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.53

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