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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.78, 606.12 and 380.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.78, 606.12 and 380.46 is: 525.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.78 : 606.12 = 380.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.78/606.12 = 380.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.78x = 606.12 × 380.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.78x = 230,604.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,604.42/438.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.56

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