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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.74, 605.72 and 291.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.74, 605.72 and 291.58 is: 402.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.74 : 605.72 = 291.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.74/605.72 = 291.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.74x = 605.72 × 291.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.74x = 176,615.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,615.84/438.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.55

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