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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.67, 605.35 and 272.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.67, 605.35 and 272.87 is: 376.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.67 : 605.35 = 272.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.67/605.35 = 272.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.67x = 605.35 × 272.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.67x = 165,180.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,180.67/438.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.55

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