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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.93, 605.54 and 281.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.93, 605.54 and 281.51 is: 388.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.93 : 605.54 = 281.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.93/605.54 = 281.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.93x = 605.54 × 281.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.93x = 170,464.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,464.16/438.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.36

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