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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.73, 605.51 and 392.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.73, 605.51 and 392.35 is: 541.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.73 : 605.51 = 392.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.73/605.51 = 392.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.73x = 605.51 × 392.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.73x = 237,566.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,566.86/438.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.49

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