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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.98, 606.08 and 392.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.98, 606.08 and 392.20 is: 541.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.98 : 606.08 = 392.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.98/606.08 = 392.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.98x = 606.08 × 392.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.98x = 237,704.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,704.04/438.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.50

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