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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.97, 605.12 and 368.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.97, 605.12 and 368.50 is: 507.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.97 : 605.12 = 368.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.97/605.12 = 368.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.97x = 605.12 × 368.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.97x = 222,986.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,986.72/438.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.98

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