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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.81, 605.66 and 279.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.81, 605.66 and 279.27 is: 385.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.81 : 605.66 = 279.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.81/605.66 = 279.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.81x = 605.66 × 279.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.81x = 169,141.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,141.53/438.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.45

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