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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.21, 604.67 and 261.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.21, 604.67 and 261.23 is: 360.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.21 : 604.67 = 261.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.21/604.67 = 261.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.21x = 604.67 × 261.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.21x = 157,953.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,953.61/438.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.45

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