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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.70, 605.52 and 281.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.70, 605.52 and 281.44 is: 388.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.70 : 605.52 = 281.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.70/605.52 = 281.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.70x = 605.52 × 281.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.70x = 170,417.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,417.55/438.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.46

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