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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.05, 604.50 and 263.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.05, 604.50 and 263.45 is: 363.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.05 : 604.50 = 263.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.05/604.50 = 263.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.05x = 604.50 × 263.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.05x = 159,255.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,255.53/438.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.56

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