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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.82, 604.94 and 272.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.82, 604.94 and 272.95 is: 376.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.82 : 604.94 = 272.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.82/604.94 = 272.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.82x = 604.94 × 272.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.82x = 165,115.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,115.50/438.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.27

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