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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.82, 604.06 and 375.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.82, 604.06 and 375.44 is: 516.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.82 : 604.06 = 375.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.82/604.06 = 375.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.82x = 604.06 × 375.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.82x = 226,784.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,784.33/438.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.81

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