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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.12, 604.62 and 263.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.12, 604.62 and 263.52 is: 363.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.12 : 604.62 = 263.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.12/604.62 = 263.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.12x = 604.62 × 263.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.12x = 159,329.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,329.46/438.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.67

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