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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.84, 605.51 and 270.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.84, 605.51 and 270.74 is: 373.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.84 : 605.51 = 270.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.84/605.51 = 270.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.84x = 605.51 × 270.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.84x = 163,931.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,931.40/438.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.56

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