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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.95, 605.67 and 281.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.95, 605.67 and 281.61 is: 388.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.95 : 605.67 = 281.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.95/605.67 = 281.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.95x = 605.67 × 281.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.95x = 170,562.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,562.73/438.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.57

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