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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.75, 605.21 and 281.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.75, 605.21 and 281.33 is: 388.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.75 : 605.21 = 281.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.75/605.21 = 281.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.75x = 605.21 × 281.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.75x = 170,261.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,261.41/438.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.06

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