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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.09, 604.47 and 261.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.09, 604.47 and 261.10 is: 360.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.09 : 604.47 = 261.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.09/604.47 = 261.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.09x = 604.47 × 261.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.09x = 157,827.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,827.12/438.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.26

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