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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.72, 605.48 and 350.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.72, 605.48 and 350.90 is: 484.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.72 : 605.48 = 350.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.72/605.48 = 350.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.72x = 605.48 × 350.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.72x = 212,460.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,460.42/438.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.28

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