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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.72, 605.04 and 340.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.72, 605.04 and 340.32 is: 469.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.72 : 605.04 = 340.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.72/605.04 = 340.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.72x = 605.04 × 340.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.72x = 205,907.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,907.21/438.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.34

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