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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.03, 604.46 and 263.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.03, 604.46 and 263.34 is: 363.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.03 : 604.46 = 263.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.03/604.46 = 263.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.03x = 604.46 × 263.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.03x = 159,178.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,178.50/438.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.40

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