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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.88, 605.64 and 273.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.88, 605.64 and 273.05 is: 376.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.88 : 605.64 = 273.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.88/605.64 = 273.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.88x = 605.64 × 273.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.88x = 165,371.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,371.52/438.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.81

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