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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.75, 605.34 and 272.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.75, 605.34 and 272.97 is: 376.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.75 : 605.34 = 272.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.75/605.34 = 272.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.75x = 605.34 × 272.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.75x = 165,239.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,239.66/438.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.61

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