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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.77, 605.72 and 373.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.77, 605.72 and 373.16 is: 515.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.77 : 605.72 = 373.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.77/605.72 = 373.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.77x = 605.72 × 373.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.77x = 226,028.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,028.38/438.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.15

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