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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.78, 605.08 and 340.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.78, 605.08 and 340.50 is: 469.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.78 : 605.08 = 340.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.78/605.08 = 340.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.78x = 605.08 × 340.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.78x = 206,029.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,029.74/438.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.55

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