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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.80, 605.61 and 272.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.80, 605.61 and 272.97 is: 376.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.80 : 605.61 = 272.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.80/605.61 = 272.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.80x = 605.61 × 272.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.80x = 165,313.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,313.36/438.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.74

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