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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.17, 604.61 and 263.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.17, 604.61 and 263.51 is: 363.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.17 : 604.61 = 263.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.17/604.61 = 263.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.17x = 604.61 × 263.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.17x = 159,319.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,319.46/438.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.60

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