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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.80, 603.84 and 389.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.80, 603.84 and 389.12 is: 535.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.80 : 603.84 = 389.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.80/603.84 = 389.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.80x = 603.84 × 389.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.80x = 234,966.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,966.22/438.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.47

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