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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.14, 604.56 and 263.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.14, 604.56 and 263.49 is: 363.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.14 : 604.56 = 263.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.14/604.56 = 263.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.14x = 604.56 × 263.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.14x = 159,295.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,295.51/438.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.57

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