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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.07, 604.71 and 263.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.07, 604.71 and 263.38 is: 363.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.07 : 604.71 = 263.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.07/604.71 = 263.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.07x = 604.71 × 263.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.07x = 159,268.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,268.52/438.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.57

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