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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.96, 605.72 and 368.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.96, 605.72 and 368.76 is: 508.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.96 : 605.72 = 368.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.96/605.72 = 368.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.96x = 605.72 × 368.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.96x = 223,365.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,365.31/438.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.85

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