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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.89, 605.88 and 291.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.89, 605.88 and 291.60 is: 402.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.89 : 605.88 = 291.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.89/605.88 = 291.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.89x = 605.88 × 291.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.89x = 176,674.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,674.61/438.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.55

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