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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.10, 604.45 and 261.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.10, 604.45 and 261.05 is: 360.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.10 : 604.45 = 261.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.10/604.45 = 261.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.10x = 604.45 × 261.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.10x = 157,792.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,792.53/438.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.18

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