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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438, 604.50 and 263.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438, 604.50 and 263.28 is: 363.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438 : 604.50 = 263.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438/604.50 = 263.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438x = 604.50 × 263.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438x = 159,152.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,152.76/438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.36

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