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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.66, 604.26 and 365.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.66, 604.26 and 365.40 is: 503.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.66 : 604.26 = 365.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.66/604.26 = 365.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.66x = 604.26 × 365.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.66x = 220,796.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,796.60/438.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.34

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