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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.16, 604.62 and 261.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.16, 604.62 and 261.10 is: 360.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.16 : 604.62 = 261.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.16/604.62 = 261.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.16x = 604.62 × 261.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.16x = 157,866.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,866.28/438.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.29

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