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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.81, 604.68 and 373.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.81, 604.68 and 373.20 is: 514.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.81 : 604.68 = 373.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.81/604.68 = 373.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.81x = 604.68 × 373.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.81x = 225,666.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,666.58/438.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.27

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