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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.73, 605.22 and 291.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.73, 605.22 and 291.37 is: 401.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.73 : 605.22 = 291.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.73/605.22 = 291.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.73x = 605.22 × 291.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.73x = 176,342.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,342.95/438.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.94

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