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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.18, 604.49 and 261.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.18, 604.49 and 261.03 is: 360.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.18 : 604.49 = 261.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.18/604.49 = 261.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.18x = 604.49 × 261.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.18x = 157,788.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,788.72/438.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.10

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