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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.03, 604.44 and 258.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.03, 604.44 and 258.55 is: 356.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.03 : 604.44 = 258.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.03/604.44 = 258.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.03x = 604.44 × 258.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.03x = 156,274.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,274.94/438.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.77

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