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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.06, 604.46 and 261.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.06, 604.46 and 261.03 is: 360.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.06 : 604.46 = 261.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.06/604.46 = 261.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.06x = 604.46 × 261.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.06x = 157,782.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,782.19/438.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.18

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