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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.18, 604.67 and 261.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.18, 604.67 and 261.13 is: 360.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.18 : 604.67 = 261.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.18/604.67 = 261.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.18x = 604.67 × 261.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.18x = 157,897.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,897.48/438.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.35

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