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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.71, 604.80 and 376.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.71, 604.80 and 376.25 is: 518.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.71 : 604.80 = 376.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.71/604.80 = 376.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.71x = 604.80 × 376.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.71x = 227,552.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,552.98/438.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.69

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