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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.80, 605.37 and 272.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.80, 605.37 and 272.90 is: 376.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.80 : 605.37 = 272.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.80/605.37 = 272.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.80x = 605.37 × 272.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.80x = 165,205.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,205.47/438.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.49

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